Traditional Tourtiere Recipe

Name: Traditional Tourtiere
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs duck, boned and diced; 1/2 lb veal, diced; 1/2 lb beef, diced; 1/2 lb lean pork, diced; 1/4 lb salt pork, chopped; 3 small onions, chopped; 2 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon clove; 1 pinch nutmeg; to taste pastry for double-crust pie; 3 lbs potatoes, peeled and diced; 2 cups boiling water

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs duck, boned and diced
1/2 lb veal, diced
1/2 lb beef, diced
1/2 lb lean pork, diced
1/4 lb salt pork, chopped
3 small onions, chopped
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon clove
1 pinch nutmeg
to taste pastry for double-crust pie
3 lbs potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cups boiling water

1
The night before, combine the first 13 ingredients in a large bowl. Cover and let rest overnight in the refrigerator.
2
The next day, prepare potatoes and then prepare pastry.
3
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
4
Use 2/3 of pastry to line the bottom (not the sides) of a 4 to 4-1/2 quart coverable pot.
5
Add potatoes to the meat mixture. Pour mixture into pastry lined pot. Add boiling water.
6
Roll remaining 1/3 pastry and cover mixture. Make slits to allow steam to escape. Bake, uncovered, until top is golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.
7
Cover, reduce oven to 300 degree F, and continue baking for another 5 hours, until meats are tender.
8
Uncover and let rest about 5 minutes.
9
Serve hot.

1620

kcal

Calories

138

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs duck, boned and diced, 1/2 lb veal, diced, 1/2 lb beef, diced, 1/2 lb lean pork, diced, and more.

Yes, Traditional 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.

Traditional Tourtiere

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