French Tourtiere Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (French Tourtiere Recipe). This recipe was given to me as part of a bridal shower gift. My husband loves meat and pies, so he was practically in heaven when I made this for him! I have also used a refrigerated pie crust and it is just as good. Originally submitted to PieRecipe.com.

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 55 mins

Total: 1hr20 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 1 (9 inch) pie

French Tourtiere Recipe

Ingredients

1 onion

chopped

½ clove crushed garlic

2 tablespoons rendered bacon fat

1 ½ pounds ground pork

¾ cup chicken broth

1 teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1 pinch ground mace

1 pinch ground sage

1 pinch ground savory

2 (9 inch)unbaked pie shells

2 tablespoons cream

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

In a saucepan saute onion and garlic in bacon drippings until light brown. Add ground pork. Cook until light brown stirring until crumbly; drain. Stir in broth salt and pepper. Cook for 10 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed. Add spices and parsley. Cool to room temperature.

Step 2

Spoon filling into pastry lined 9 inch deep dish pie plate. Top with remaining pastry; seal edges and cut vents. Brush with cream.

Step 3

Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 20 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake for 20 to 30 minutes longer or until golden brown. Serve warm or cold.

Nutritional Information

French Tourtiere Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 471.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 17.4g 35%

Carbohydrates: 22.3g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 2.1g 8%

Sugars: 0.7g

Fat: 34.4g 53%

Saturated Fat: 11.3g 57%

Cholesterol: 66.4mg 22%

Vitamin A Iu: 154.9IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.8mg 68%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 23%

Vitamin C: 3.1mg 5%

Folate: 43.3mcg 11%

Calcium: 29mg 3%

Iron: 2.2mg 12%

Magnesium: 25.5mg 9%

Potassium: 305.8mg 9%

Sodium: 574.8mg 23%

Thiamin: 0.8mg 80%

Calories From Fat: 310

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.