Tourtiere ( French - Canadian Meat Pie)

Name: Tourtiere ( French - Canadian Meat Pie)
Prep time: 26 h
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 26 h 30 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground lean pork; 1 cup water; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon allspice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon clove (optional); 6 medium potatoes; 2 pie crusts

Submitted by Kristiina

"This is a great dish for a holiday or family get together. I got it from a local newspaper a couple years ago. The article noted that it is a traditional Christmas dish. You do need to prepare the day before. Yummy!"

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Ready In:: 26hrs 30mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 6-8

ingredients

2 lbs ground lean pork
1 cup water
¹⁄₄ teaspoon nutmeg
¹⁄₄ teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ cup chopped onion
¹⁄₄ teaspoon pepper
¹⁄₄ teaspoon clove (optional)
6 medium potatoes
2 pie crusts

directions

Combine pork, water, spices, and chopped onions over low or moderate heat for 90 minute. Stir often to prevent sticking.
Meanwhile, boil potatoes until soft. Mash and put aside.
When meat is done, blend the meat and potatoes together.
Cool overnight in refrigerator.
The next day, pour meat and potato mixture into pie shell, add top crust.
Cover edges of crust with tin foil. Bake for 30-40 minutes at 400°F or until the top of the crust is golden brown.

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