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Tourtière

Tourtière

A traditional French-Canadian double-crust pie with pork and beef mince and mashed potato, flavored with savory, cinnamon and cloves — the centerpiece of the Quebec Christmas table.

Time150 min
Servings6
Calories395 kcal
LevelMedium

Ingredients

  • pie dough500 g
  • ground pork500 g
  • beef mince300 g
  • potato300 g
  • onion1 pcs
  • garlic2 cloves
  • dried savory1 tsp
  • cinnamon0.5 tsp
  • ground cloves0.25 tsp
  • nutmeg0.25 tsp
  • salt1 to taste
  • black pepper1 to taste
  • broth250 ml
  • egg1 pcs

Instructions

1

Peel the potatoes, cut into cubes and boil until soft, about 15 minutes; drain and mash until smooth and lump-free.

2

Divide the pie dough into two unequal portions and roll out to a thickness of 3-4 mm; line a 23 cm pie dish with the larger sheet and keep chilled until needed.

3

In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the pork and beef mince with finely chopped onion and garlic for 8-10 minutes, breaking up any clumps with a spatula, until the meat is no longer pink.

4

Add the savory, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, salt, pepper and broth; stir, cover and simmer over low heat for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has almost completely evaporated.

5

Stir in the mashed potato until well combined, remove from the heat and let the filling cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes, so it doesn't melt the dough.

6

Spread the cooled filling over the bottom crust, level it out, cover with the second sheet of dough, pinch the edges tightly to seal, and cut a few slits with a knife to let steam escape.

7

Brush the top with beaten egg and bake in an oven preheated to 190°C for 45-50 minutes until golden brown; let the pie rest for 15 minutes before slicing.