Tourtiere (Beatrice Ojakangas) Recipe

Name: Tourtiere (Beatrice Ojakangas)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground lean pork; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 whole cloves; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped celery leaves; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/3 cup fine cracker crumb; 1 pastry dough (I use Lemon Pastry); milk, for brushing top

Servings: persons

1 lb ground lean pork
1 lb lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 whole cloves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped celery leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/3 cup fine cracker crumb
1 pastry dough (I use Lemon Pastry)
milk, for brushing top

1
In a large skillet, cook the ground meats, onion, garlic, cloves, parsley, celery, salt, and pepper, stirring, until the meat is cooked, about 20 minutes.
2
Taste and adjust seasoning.
3
Add in the cracker crumbs and cool slightly; discard the cloves.
4
Preheat oven to 450u00b0; divide the pastry into two parts.
5
Roll out one half and fit into a 10-inch pie pan.
6
Spoon the meat mixture into the crust.
7
Roll out the remaining pastry and place over the filling, trim and seal edges.
8
Brush the top of the pastry with milk (optional-roll out the pastry scraps and cut into shapes; place them on top of the pie and brush again with milk).
9
Slash the top to make vents; bake for 15 minutes, then decrease heat to 350u00b0 and bake until the crust is golden, 15-20 minutes.
10
Cut into wedges and serve hot or at room temperature.

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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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground lean pork, 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Tourtiere (Beatrice Ojakangas) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tourtiere (Beatrice Ojakangas)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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