Pork Meat Pie
Pork Meat Pie
Ingredients
- 2,2 lb (1 kg) boneless and rindless pork shoulder
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) flour
- 1/4 cup (55 g) butter, softened
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 small potato, peeled and diced
- 2 1/4 cups (560 ml) chicken broth
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- 1 pinch ground cloves
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) water
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) salt
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) ice-cold water
- 1 tsp (5 ml) white vinegar
- 2 cups (300 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (170 g) cold unsalted butter, diced
Instructions
- On a work surface, finely chop the meat with a sharp knife (see note).
- In a bowl, combine the flour and 2 tbsp (30 ml ) of the butter with your fingertips. Set the kneaded butter aside.
- In a saucepan over medium-high heat, cook the onions, garlic and meat in the remaining butter (2 tbsp/30 ml) for about 10 minutes or until all the liquid has evaporated. Adjust the seasoning. Add the potatoes, broth and spices. Season with salt and pepper. Let simmer for 30 minutes or until the potato is tender.
- Add the kneaded butter and mix thoroughly. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes or until it thickens. Adjust the seasoning. Transfer to a bowl and let cool. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Pork Meat Pie