Tourtiere Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Tourtiere
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs ground pork; 2 potatoes, peeled and chopped; ½ cup onion, finely chopped; 1 cup beef broth; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 bay leaf; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground ginger; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Servings: persons

1
In large skillet, cook the pork until brown, Drain fat.
2
In medium saucepan, combine potatoes, onion, beef broth, garlic, and bay leaf.
3
Bring to boil, then reduce heat.
4
Cover and simmer about 10 minutes until potatoes are tender.
5
Do not drain, Remove bay leaf.
6
Mash mixture, then stir into pork.
7
Add salt, ginger, pepper and cloves to pork/potato mixture.
8
Adjust seasonings to personal taste.
9
Prepare pastry.
10
Roll out half the pastry to form a 12 inch circle.
11
Line a 9 inch pie plate with the pastry.
12
Trim to 1/2 inch beyond edge.
13
Fill pastry with meat mixture.
14
Roll remaining pastry to fit, place over filling and seal.
15
Flute edge and cut a few slits in top of crust.
16
Brush a little of the remaining egg mixture from the pastry on the top to aid in browning.
17
Bake at 400 degrees for approximately 30 minutes or until brown.
18
Allow to set about 5 minutes before serving.
19
Tourtiere Pastry: In a medium mixing bowl, combine 2 cups all purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
20
Cut in 2/3 cup shortening.
21
Stir together 1 beaten egg, 1/4 cup cold water and 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
22
Sprinkle egg mixture over flour mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing gently with fork, reserving a very small amount for top of pie.
23
Divide crust mixture in half and proceed.

157

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs ground pork, 2 potatoes, peeled and chopped, ½ cup onion, finely chopped, 1 cup beef broth, and more.

Yes, Tourtiere falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tourtiere

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Variations & substitutions

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