Tourtiere Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Tourtiere
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cup flour; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 lb. shortening; 1/2 cup hot water; 2 tsp. lemon juice; 1 egg, well beaten; 1 lb. lean ground pork; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1/2 tsp. thyme; 1/2 tsp. sage; 1/2 tsp. dry mustard; 1/2 tsp. cloves; 1 potato, boiled and mashed; 1 stalk celery, minced; 2-1/2 cup consomme; 1/2 tsp. sage; 1/2 tsp. thyme; 1/4 cup butter; 1/2 cup flour; 1 tbsp. parsley; 1 cup chopped mushrooms

Servings: persons

2-1/2 cup flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 lb. shortening
1/2 cup hot water
2 tsp. lemon juice
1 egg, well beaten
1 lb. lean ground pork
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. sage
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 potato, boiled and mashed
1 stalk celery, minced
2-1/2 cup consomme
1/2 tsp. sage
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup flour
1 tbsp. parsley
1 cup chopped mushrooms

1
For Crust: Combine flour, baking powder and salt in large mixing bowl.
2
Measure in 2/3 cup cold shortening and cut into flour till mealy.
3
Completely dissolve remaining 1/2 cup shortening in hot water (heat as necessary to dissolve).
4
Cool.
5
Add lemon juice and egg to water-shortening mixture.
6
Mix liquid into flour mixture till dough leaves the sides of the bowl.
7
Turn out onto lightly floured board and knead for about 1 minutes or till all flour is blended.
8
Wrap in waxed paper, refrigerate for 1 to 12 hours.
9
Roll out 2/3 of the dough and line a casserole dish.
10
Reserve 1/3 for top crust.
11
Filling: Simmer meat and 1/2 cup water for 45 minutes.
12
Add onion and seasonings and simmer for 15 minutes.
13
Mix in mashed potatoes and cool.
14
Place in bottom crust, top with remaining dough and slit crust.
15
Bake at 400F for 30 minutes.
16
For sauce: Simmer all ingredients except for flour, parsley and mushrooms for 1 hour.
17
Add to sauce and stir till thickened, then add parsley and mushrooms.
18
Simmer for 10 minutes.
19
Serve with tortiere.

927

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2-1/2 cup flour, 2 tsp. baking powder, 1 tsp. salt, 1/2 lb. shortening, 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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