
Tourtiere
A classic Canadian pork pie featuring a potato-filled filling encased in shortcrust pastry.
Pasos
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.
- 2
Boil the potatoes until tender, drain, and mash; set aside to cool.
- 3
Heat oil in a non-stick pan; add minced pork and onion and fry until browned.
- 4
Add garlic, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, stock, pepper, and a pinch of salt; mix well.
- 5
Remove from heat and fold into the mashed potatoes; allow to cool.
- 6
Roll out half the pastry and line a 20-23 cm pie plate or flan tin.
- 7
Fill with the pork mixture and brush the pastry edges with water.
- 8
Roll out the remaining dough and cover the pie; seal the edges and trim excess.
- 9
Prick the top and glaze with beaten egg.
- 10
Bake for 30 minutes or until the pastry is crisp and golden.
- 11
Serve wedges with a crisp green salad. Leftovers can be served cold with pickles.





