Description
Hearty British Pork Pie celebrates classic culinary traditions with rich, savory layers of seasoned meat encased in buttery, golden pastry. Generations of home cooks have perfected this rustic delicacy that brings comfort and heritage to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) lean ground pork
- 1 pound (454 grams) lean ground beef
Filling:
- 1.5 cups (360 milliliters) mashed potatoes
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Pastry and Coating:
- 1 14.1 ounces (400 grams) double-crust pie pastry, thawed
- 1 egg white, beaten
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a toasty 190°C (375°F) for optimal baking conditions.
- Sizzle the pork and beef in a hot skillet until golden brown, carefully draining excess fat to ensure a crisp texture.
- Combine the cooked meats with creamy mashed potatoes, infusing the mixture with warm nutmeg, and seasoning generously with salt and pepper for a robust flavor profile.
- Gently drape the first pastry crust into the pie dish, creating a smooth base for the hearty filling.
- Evenly spread the seasoned meat and potato mixture across the bottom crust, ensuring a consistent layer.
- Crown the pie with the second pastry crust, meticulously crimping and sealing the edges to lock in all the delicious flavors.
- Delicately brush the top crust with egg white, creating a beautiful golden sheen.
- Shield the pie’s edges with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes to prevent over-browning.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes until the crust turns a gorgeous golden brown.
- Allow the pie to rest and settle for 10-15 minutes before slicing, helping the filling to set and making clean, perfect cuts easier.
Notes
- Opt for lean ground meats to reduce excess fat and create a lighter filling texture.
- Experiment with adding finely chopped herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra depth of flavor.
- Consider using a mixture of ground pork and ground veal for a more delicate meat blend.
- Chill the pie crust before assembling to ensure a flakier, more structured pastry shell.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 465 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg