Reveillon Tourtiere

I have discovered the tourtiere since coming to canada and i have tried several varities. This is my favorite and you might want to use a deep pie plate for it. Chill time not included. I have not personaly made this but i have had it 3 times at a friends home and she passed the recipe to me.

Steps

In a large skillet , heat oil over medium high heat.

Cook pork , breaking up with spoon , for about 10 minutes or until no longer pink.

Drain fat.

Stir in stock , onions , garlic , mushrooms , celery , salt , cinnamon , pepper , savory , and cloves.

Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to medium low.

Simmer for 35 to 45 minutes , or until 2 tablespoons liquid is left.

Stir in fresh bread crumbs and parsley.

Taste , and adjust the seasoning to your liking.

Cover , and refrigerate until cold.

The filling can be stored for up to one day.

Roll out pastry to about 1 / 8 inch thickness , and fit to pie plate.

Spoon filling into shell.

Roll out top pastry.

Moisten rim of pie shell with water.

Cover with top pastry , pressing edges together to seal.

Trim and flute pastry edge.

Beat egg with water , and brush over the top pastry.

Cut steam vents in top.

Bake at 375 degrees f for 40 to 45 minutes , or until golden brown.

Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Ingredients

vegetable oil, ground pork, beef stock, onions, sliced mushrooms, garlic cloves, celery, salt, ground cinnamon, ground black pepper, dried savory, ground cloves, fresh breadcrumb, fresh parsley, double crust pie crust, egg, water