Traditional French Canadian Tourtiere Recipe

Name: Traditional French Canadian Tourtiere
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 pounds ground pork; 8 pounds ground beef; 4 cups finely chopped onion; 6 cups water; 2 1/2 tablespoons salt; 2 teaspoons pepper; 2 teaspoons allspice; 1 3/4 teaspoons ground cloves; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup liquid chicken seasoning; 8 (15 ounce) packages pastry for double-crust pie

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2
In a large pot, mix the pork, beef, onion, and water. Season with salt, pepper, allspice, cloves, cinnamon, and chicken seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 30 minutes.
3
Drain liquid from pot into a bowl. Transfer remaining meat mixture to a separate bowl and chill until ready to use. Place bowl with liquid in the refrigerator and chill 1 hour, or until fat has congealed on the surface.
4
Scrape and discard fat from the chilled liquid. Spoon the meat mixture into pie crusts. Add 1 tablespoon of reserved liquid to each pie. (This prevents them from becoming to dry.) Place top crust on top of each pie and pinch edges to seal. Cut slits in top crust so steam can escape.
5
Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 50 minutes. Serve immediately or freeze until ready to use.

4815

kcal

Calories

373

Fat

Carbs

325

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 pounds ground pork, 8 pounds ground beef, 4 cups finely chopped onion, 6 cups water, and more.

Yes, Traditional French Canadian 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Traditional French Canadian Tourtiere

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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