Description
This Savory Tourtière recipe is a traditional French-Canadian meat pie featuring a rich blend of ground pork and beef seasoned with warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Encased in flaky puff pastry and baked to golden perfection, it’s a comforting dish perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Filling
- 1 lb pork shoulder, ground
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp cloves
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Pastry
- 1 package (17.3 oz) puff pastry (2 sheets)
- 1 egg (for wash), beaten with 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes. This step softens the aromatics and releases their flavors.
- Cook Meat: Add the ground pork and beef to the skillet. Cook thoroughly until browned and no longer pink, stirring occasionally to break up the meat.
- Season and Simmer: Stir in cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat and allow the mixture to simmer gently for 10 minutes, letting the spices meld with the meat.
- Prepare Oven and Pastry: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out one sheet of puff pastry and line a pie dish with it, ensuring the dough covers the bottom and sides evenly.
- Fill Pie: Spoon the cooked meat mixture into the pastry-lined pie dish, spreading it evenly.
- Seal Pie: Cover the filling with the second sheet of puff pastry. Seal the edges by crimping them tightly to prevent leakage during baking.
- Apply Egg Wash: Brush the top pastry layer with the beaten egg wash, which adds a glossy, golden finish after baking.
- Vent and Bake: Cut slits in the top pastry to allow steam to escape. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the crust is puffed and golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and let the tourtière cool slightly before slicing and serving to allow the filling to set.
Notes
- You can substitute ground veal or turkey for a different flavor variation.
- Make sure to seal the edges well to avoid filling leakage during baking.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of maple syrup or a spoonful of Dijon mustard to the meat filling.
- Allow the tourtière to cool for about 10 minutes before cutting for cleaner slices.
- Tourtière can be prepared in advance and reheated in the oven for convenience.
