FRENCH CANADIAN TOURTIERE I

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The true (original) French Canadian tourtiere was made with 'Tourte' a type of pigeon, hence the name. It is very tasty. Be careful not to use too much allspice

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 pie, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

500 ml ground pork
50 ml onions, chopped
3 ml salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 ml allspice
2 ml pepper
50 ml boiling water
250 ml potatoes, mashed very fine
2 uncooked pie crusts

Steps:

  • Combine pork, onion, seasonings and the boiling water.
  • Simmer uncovered stirring occasionally until the meat is cooked.
  • Cool and skim off any fat.
  • Stir in the potatoes.
  • Line pie plate with a pie crust.
  • Fill with the cooked mixture.
  • Cover with second crust.
  • Seal the pastry edges & cut vents.
  • Bake 10 minutes at 230c then lower temp to 180c for 30 minutes or until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.6, Fat 21.6, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 3.8, Sodium 769.7, Carbohydrate 39.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3.4, Protein 4.8

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