Special Pork Tourtiere

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This is a family favourite--my mom's wonderful east coast pork pie recipe, which i have added to over the years. mom makes hers with a crust made from tea biscuits--i use a flaky pastry crust--both work well. serve with red pepper jelly or chili sauce on side.

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Steps

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Combine pork , water , onion , garlic , apple , raisins , apricots and seasonings in pan.

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Bring to a boil.

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Then simmer uncovered , until liquid has evaporated stir often.

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Remove from heat , stir in bread crumbs and cool to room temperature.

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When filling is cooled pour into two unbaked pie shells , cover , brush top shell with milk place pies in 400f preheated oven for 10 minute.

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Reduce heat to 350f for 25- 35 minutes.

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Pies freeze well.

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Ingredients

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ground pork, water, onions, garlic cloves, apples, raisins, dried apricot, fresh breadcrumbs, dried sage, salt, mace, dried thyme, dry mustard, allspice, nutmeg, pepper, double crust pie crusts