Pork Jalousie

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 3
Pork Jalousie for your next family dinner
in Entree

Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

15 g butter
225 g leeks ( rinsed and finely sliced )
350 g pork mince
150 ml low-fat milk
150 ml chicken stock
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 tablespoon lemon juice ( fresh or bottled )
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons cornflour
4 tablespoons double cream
500 g puff pastry
1 egg yolk ( beaten to glaze )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
680
Sugar
7g
Fat
46g
Pork Jalousie is a savoury meat pie made with puff pastry that is perfect for a family dinner. The dish originated in England and has since become a classic British dish. The filling for the dish consists of pork mince, leeks and a creamy sauce made with a mixture of chicken stock, milk and double cream. The dish is typically served with mashed potatoes and a selection of vegetables. Whether you're a fan of classic British cuisine, or you're just looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, Pork Jalousie is a dish that you won't want to miss.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C for fan ovens), Gas Mark 6.
2.In a pan, melt the butter and add the sliced leeks. Cook over a medium heat for 10 minutes or until softened.
3.Add the pork mince, breaking it up with a spoon as you stir. Cook for 10 minutes or until browned.
4.Pour in the milk and chicken stock. Add the dried sage, lemon juice, salt and pepper and stir well. Bring the mixture to the boil.
5.Mix the cornflour and double cream together. Add this to the pan and stir constantly until the sauce thickens.
6.Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface to form a rectangle, approximately 35cm x 25cm.
7.Spoon the pork mixture onto one half of the pastry, leaving a border around the edge.
8.Fold the other half of the pastry over the pork mixture and gently seal the edges.
9.Brush the beaten egg yolk over the pastry.
10.Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.

PROS

This Pork Jalousie dish is easy to make and perfect for family dinners.

The dish is packed with flavour and will leave your taste buds tingling and satisfied.

CONS

This dish is quite high in fat and may not be suitable for those on a low-fat diet.

It may not be ideal for those with a pork allergy.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pork is a good source of protein and is also rich in vitamins and minerals like zinc, selenium and vitamin B12.
Leeks are a rich source of vitamins A and K, and they also contain dietary fibre.

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