Cherry Pig

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 18

Indulge in a savory and sweet dish with Cherry Pig recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

406

Sugar

19g

Fat

11g

Cherry Pig is a dish that will satisfy your taste buds with its sweet and savory flavors. It is made up of a delicious dough filled with tart cherries and sprinkled with sugar. Cherry Pig is a dish that can be enjoyed hot or cold, and it is perfect for breakfast, to accompany a cup of coffee, or dessert. The dish is easy to prepare at home, and you can experiment with different types of cherries to mix things up.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.	In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, shortening, salt, and baking powder. Mix until well combined.
3.	Gradually add water to the mixture while mixing until you obtain a smooth dough.
4.	Divide the dough into two portions and roll each one out into rectangles.
5.	Place one rectangle in the bottom of a baking dish.
6.	Spread the two cans of tart cherries over the dough evenly.
7.	Sprinkle sugar over the cherries.
8.	Lay the second rectangle of dough on top of the cherries, covering the top of the dish.
9.	Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.
10.	Serve hot or cold and enjoy!

PROS

Cherry Pig is easy to prepare and combines the savory taste of the dough with the sweetness of the cherries.

This dish is perfect for dessert or breakfast.

CONS

Cherry Pig can be quite heavy on the stomach because of the dough and sugar.

It is best to avoid the dish if you are on a low-carb or low-sugar diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although Cherry Pig is not particularly healthy, tart cherries have been linked to reducing inflammation and promoting better sleep.
Moreover, the dish is a good source of carbohydrates and could provide energy for the day.

	2 cups sifted flour
	3 tablespoons shortening
	1 teaspoon salt
	1 teaspoon baking powder
	1/4 cup water , to make a dough to roll out
	2 cans cherries , tart ( sour )
	sugar , to sprinkle