The Ultimate Tourtiere Recipe

Name: The Ultimate Tourtiere
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground pork (lean or medium); 3/4 cup water; 3/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1/4 cup finely chopped celery; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried savory; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 cup mashed potatoes; pastry for double-crust pie, 9-inch; Glaze; 1 egg yolk, beaten with; 1 tablespoon milk

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs ground pork (lean or medium)
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried savory
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup mashed potatoes
pastry for double-crust pie, 9-inch
Glaze
1 egg yolk, beaten with
1 tablespoon milk

1
In large heavy saucepan, combine pork, water, onions, celery & garlic.
2
Cook over medium-high heat until bubbling, stirring to break up the meat.
3
Add salt, savoury, thyme, pepper, cloves and bay leaf.
4
Reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally for 30 minutes.
5
Remove bay leaf.
6
Stir in mashed potato, mixing well.
7
Taste and add more salt & pepper if needed.
8
Let cool, stirring occasionally(mixture will thicken as it cools.).
9
Line pie plate with pastry.
10
Fill with meat mixture.
11
Cover with remaining pastry; seal and crimp edges; cut a few steam vents.
12
Brush top crust with glaze.
13
Bake in a 425 degree oven for 15 minutes; reduce heat to 375 and bake for 20 to 25 minutes longer or until golden brown.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs ground pork (lean or medium), 3/4 cup water, 3/4 cup finely chopped onion, 1/4 cup finely chopped celery, and more.

Yes, The Ultimate Tourtiere falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

The Ultimate Tourtiere

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