French Canadian Pork Pies
From Calgary Canadian Citizenship Council international cook book.
A historical recipe
Calgary Canadian Citizenship Council international cook book, by Canadian Citizenship Council.:.
France
Known as a French recipe, with similar versions prepared across other nations.
From an old book: a historical recipe, not current advice. Its methods, additives and storage may be unsafe by today's standards.
Ingredients 1 ingredient
Cook safely
Keep children and pets away from the hob and the oven, and keep oven gloves and a lid within reach.
- Oven and hot trays. Use dry oven gloves for trays and dishes: a hot tray looks just like a cold one. Open the oven door away from your face and let the first rush of heat out.
Method
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- Make pie crust as usual, using 1% less shortening, 1 tsp.
- of baking powder may be added if desired, 2 Ibs.
- ground pork—l prefer shoulder Pepper 1 large onion Dash of cloves and nutmeg Salt to taste Cook under low fire stirring constantly till very well done.
- Add to unbaked pie shell, cover with pie crust.
- Bake at 450° — 15 to 20 minutes.
- Pork pies are at their best made and frozen until ready to use.
- Just reheat.
Plating
Cookware for this recipe
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Wooden spoon