Tourtiere De Quebec (Quebec Pork Pie)

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 14
Tourtiere De Quebec (Quebec Pork Pie) Recipe
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Prep

25 min

Cook

1 hr

Ready In

1 hr 25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/4 lbs ground pork
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 - 3/4 cup cold water
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg , grated
1/2 cup onion , finely chopped
1/4 cup celery , finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup old fashioned oats
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried savory

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
533
Sugar
2g
Fat
38g
Tourtiere De Quebec is a traditional Quebecois dish typically enjoyed during holiday seasons with family in Quebec. This flavourful pork pie makes an excellent addition to any party or dinner and is just as delicious on an average day. The filling is a mixture of potatoes, spices, and succulent pork, beautifully wrapped in a flakey pie crust, which makes it ideal comfort food that can be served up in a variety of settings.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2.In a large skillet, add ground pork and cook until browned.
3.Stir in onion and celery and continue cooking until vegetables are soft.
4.Pour in cold water, nutmeg, rosemary, black pepper, bay leaf, and savory. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Simmer until the meat is cooked through and almost all the liquid is evaporated.
5.Remove from heat and stir in oats. Discard the bay leaf.
6.Roll out the pie crust dough and place one sheet into the bottom of a pie dish.
7.Pour in the meat mixture and then top with the second pie crust. Seal the edges and make a few small slits in the top crust.
8.Bake for 45-55 minutes until golden brown and the filling is hot.
9.Serve hot.

PROS

Tourtiere De Quebec is a hearty and filling dish, perfect for cold weather.

This recipe can be made ahead of time and frozen for later.

It is a traditional dish from Quebec, Canada, and is a part of Canadian Christmas cuisine.

CONS

This dish can be high in calories and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

The ingredient list can be quite long and may require a bit of prep work.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Tourtiere De Quebec contains protein from the ground pork and is rich in vitamins and minerals from the veggies and herbs included. One serving of this dish provides over 20 grams of protein.

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