Tourtiere

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.

2. 2

   Boil the potatoes until tender, drain, and mash; set aside to cool.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a non-stick pan; add minced pork and onion and fry until browned.

4. 4

   Add garlic, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, stock, pepper, and a pinch of salt; mix well.

5. 5

   Remove from heat and fold into the mashed potatoes; allow to cool.

6. 6

   Roll out half the pastry and line a 20-23 cm pie plate or flan tin.

7. 7

   Fill with the pork mixture and brush the pastry edges with water.

8. 8

   Roll out the remaining dough and cover the pie; seal the edges and trim excess.

9. 9

   Prick the top and glaze with beaten egg.

10. 10

    Bake for 30 minutes or until the pastry is crisp and golden.

11. 11

    Serve wedges with a crisp green salad. Leftovers can be served cold with pickles.