Quebec Meat Pie Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
🥘 Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
🔍 Keywords: Pork, Potato, Vegetable, Meat, Canadian, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
Description:
A traditional staple in Quebec, this savory meat pie is a tasty appetizer or a meal-in-one, especially popular during the holidays. Exceptionally delicious when accompanied by homemade fruit ketchup.
Ingredients:
- 3 pounds savory ground pork
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon peppercorn
- 1 whole clove
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups water
- 3 large onions, finely chopped
- 3 1/2 cups diced potatoes
Instructions:
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Preparation: In a large heavy saucepan, combine the ground pork, chopped onions, and diced potatoes.
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Seasoning: Add the ground cinnamon, ground cloves, peppercorn, whole clove, and salt to the mixture. Pour in the water.
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Cooking: Cook the mixture uncovered on the stovetop over medium heat for approximately 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the meat to cook through.
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Spice Removal: Once cooked, remove the whole clove and any other large spices using a piece of cheesecloth, ensuring no unwanted bits remain in the mixture.
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Pie Assembly: Divide the cooked meat mixture evenly between two pre-prepared pie shells, spreading it out evenly.
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Covering: Place the remaining two pie shells on top of the filled pies, sealing the edges by crimping them with a fork or your fingers to ensure the filling stays enclosed during baking.
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), ensuring it’s fully heated before placing the pies inside.
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Baking: Place the assembled pies in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 1 hour or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbly.
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Serving: Once baked, allow the pies to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your delicious Quebec Meat Pie with your favorite sides or accompaniments, such as homemade fruit ketchup or a crisp salad.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 1873.2
- Fat: 132.3g
- Saturated Fat: 41.8g
- Cholesterol: 244.9mg
- Sodium: 6370.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 98.4g
- Fiber: 10.4g
- Sugar: 2.4g
- Protein: 70.5g
This Quebec Meat Pie recipe is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, making it perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re looking for a comforting weeknight dinner or a special holiday treat, this hearty dish is sure to impress!
