Tourtiere Turnovers

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 3
French Canadian Tourtiere Turnovers
in Appetizer

Prep

45 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

105 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2/3 cup mashed potatoes
12 ounces ground lean pork
1/2 cup onion , finely chopped
2 garlic cloves , minced
1 stalk celery , finely chopped
1 cup mushroom , diced
1/2 cup chicken stock
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 bay leaf
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine , cold
1/2 cup lard , cold
1 egg
2 teaspoons vinegar
ice water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
396
Sugar
2g
Fat
23g
Tourtiere Turnovers are a savory and hearty appetizer from French Canada. This dish is made with a rich filling of lean pork, onions, garlic, celery, and mushroom. The warm spices, including cloves and cinnamon, give it a unique and delightful flavor. These turnovers are prepared with homemade dough, making them taste fresher than store-bought versions. Traditionally, this dish is served during the Festive Season, but can easily be enjoyed all-year-round. It is a perfect dish for a casual get-together, party, or as an alternative to tradition meat pie for Thanksgiving or Christmas Dinner.

Instructions

1.Boil potatoes until fully cooked and mash them.
2.Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat, cook pork, onions, garlic, celery, and mushroom until the meat is no longer pink.
3.Drain the fat and mix in chicken stock, salt, pepper, thyme, cloves, cinnamon.
4.Add in the bay leaf and bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
5.Remove bay leaf and add mashed potatoes into the mixture. Mix well.
6.Preheat oven to 375°F.
7.In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Add butter and lard and mix until it resembles coarse meal.
8.In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, vinegar, and enough ice water until it becomes one cup.
9.Add the liquid mixture to the flour mixture until it forms into a ball.
10.Roll dough out and then cut it into circles of three to four inches.
11.Place the filling in the circle and fold it into a half moon shape, pressing edges together.
12.Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
13.Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

The Tourtiere Turnovers are a great appetizer that is easy to prepare and tastes amazing.

It is perfect for parties and events.

It’s a delicious way to try something new and traditional from French Canada.

CONS

The pork filling is high in fat and sodium, so this dish should be enjoyed in moderation, especially for people who are on a low-fat or low-sodium diet.

It can be time-consuming to prepare the dough and the filling.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite some of the cons, the ingredients in this dish can provide several health benefits.
The potatoes provide fiber and nutrients like Vitamin C and Potassium.
The lean pork is a good source of protein.
The vegetables provide Vitamins A and C, fiber, and antioxidants.

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