FRENCH TOURTIERE

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This recipe was given to me as part of a bridal shower gift. My husband loves meat and pies, so he was practically in heaven when I made this for him! I have also used a refrigerated pie crust and it is just as good. Originally submitted to PieRecipe.com.

Provided by Jessica LaFramboise

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European French

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 onion, chopped
½ clove crushed garlic
2 tablespoons rendered bacon fat
1 ½ pounds ground pork
¾ cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 pinch ground mace
1 pinch ground sage
1 pinch ground savory
2 (9 inch) unbaked pie shells
2 tablespoons cream

Steps:

In a saucepan, saute onion and garlic in bacon drippings until light brown. Add ground pork. Cook until light brown, stirring until crumbly; drain. Stir in broth, salt and pepper. Cook for 10 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed. Add spices and parsley. Cool to room temperature.
Spoon filling into pastry lined 9 inch deep dish pie plate. Top with remaining pastry; seal edges and cut vents. Brush with cream.
Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 20 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake for 20 to 30 minutes longer, or until golden brown. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 66.4 mg, Fat 34.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 574.8 mg, Sugar 0.7 g