Toutierre (Pork Pie)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 4

Toutierre (Pork Pie) recipe for a hearty French meal

by The Chefin Pie

Prep

30 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

600

Sugar

Fat

36g

Toutierre, also known as pork pie, is a traditional dish from the French region of Auvergne. This savory pie is filled with ground pork, seasoned with cinnamon and cloves, mixed with mashed potatoes, and baked in a pie crust. It is a hearty meal that is perfect for cool evenings, and it can be served as a main course or appetizer. Toutierre is an excellent example of the French cuisine that is known for its rich flavors and comfort food.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.	In a large skillet, cook the ground pork and onion until browned.
3.	Stir in cinnamon, clove, salt and pepper.
4.	Mix the mashed potatoes into the pork mixture and set aside.
5.	Roll out the pie crusts and place one in the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish.
6.	Fill with the pork and potato mixture.
7.	Place the other pie crust on top and seal the edges.
8.	Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
9.	Bake for 45-50 minutes, until crust is golden brown and filling is hot.

PROS

Toutierre is a hearty meal that can feed a crowd.

The savory flavors of the pork and potato filling are sure to be a hit.

CONS

This recipe is high in calories and fat due to the pork and pie crusts.

It may not be suitable for those on a restricted diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Toutierre may not be the healthiest meal, it does contain a good source of protein.
The spices used in this recipe, cinnamon and clove, have been linked to aiding in digestion and reducing inflammation.

	1 onion , chopped
	1 lb ground pork ( shoulder )
	1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
	1/2 teaspoon clove
	salt & pepper
	3 medium potatoes , boiled & mashed
	1 double crust pie crusts