3 c Mashed potatoes
3 lb Ground lean pork
1 c Water
1/4 ts Nutmeg
1/4 ts Allspice
1 tb Salt
1/4 ts Pepper
1/2 c Onion; chopped
Pastry; for 2 (2 crust) pies
Tourtiere or pork pie is a regional French-Canadian dish usually
served at Christmas, This recipe makes two pies, each pie makes 8
servings. There are many recipes for this pie, and this is called
"Toochie" pie.
In a saucepan, combine the ground pork, water, nutmeg, allspice,
salt, pepper and onion. Cook over moderate heat for 30 minutes,
stirring often to prevent sticking. Remove from heat; add the
mashed potatoes; and mix well. Cool.
Fill two pastry-lined plates;adjust top crusts, slashing pastry to
allow for the steam to escape as the pies bake. Bake in a hot
oven, 425 degrees F, for 40 minutes. Serve hot or cold.
From: The Flavor Of Maine by Brownie Schrumpf.
Source: The Bangor Daily News 1976.
Shared by Robert Rostrup
