Canadian Classic Tourtiere

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Tasty and delicious with a wonderful crust.

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Steps

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Combine flour with salt.

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Cut in butter and shortening until mixture is a roughly even crumbly texture.

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Add lemon juice and water and blend just until dough comes together.

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Shape into a disc , wrap and chill for 30 minutes.

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While pastry is chilling , prepare filling.

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Filling: cook potatoes in an uncovered pot of salted water until tender and drain.

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Roughly mash potatoes and set aside to cool.

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You may use pork or a combination of pork , beef and veal.

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In a large saut pan or skillet , saut beef , pork and / or veal over medium heat until no longer pink.

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Drain off excess fat , add onions and seasonings and saut until tender , about 10 minutes.

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Add cider and water and bring up to a simmer.

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Let mixture simmer for about 15 minutes , until most of liquid is absorbed.

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

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This can be prepared a day in advance.

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Preheat oven to 375 f.

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On a lightly floured surface , cut dough in half , roll out to just less than -inch t.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, fine salt, unsalted butter, vegetable shortening, lemon juice, water, potatoes, ground pork, onions, carrot, garlic cloves, bay leaves, ground black pepper, celery seed, allspice, ground cloves, apple cider, egg