Tourtiere Recipe

Mak Erot

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Apr 06, 2025

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A Tourtière Recipe to Warm Your Soul

Tourtière, the classic French-Canadian meat pie, is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings. This recipe focuses on achieving that perfect balance of savory spices and tender meat, creating a tourtière that's sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients:

This recipe makes a generous 9-inch pie. Feel free to double it for a larger crowd!

For the Crust:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into cubes
• ½ cup ice water

For the Filling:

• 1 ½ lbs ground pork (you can substitute with beef or a mix)
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ground allspice
• 1 tsp ground cloves
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for a little heat)
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• ½ cup beef broth

Instructions:

Making the Crust:

1. Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
2. Cut in butter: Add the chilled butter cubes and use a pastry blender or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Work quickly to prevent the butter from melting.
3. Add water: Gradually add the ice water, mixing until the dough just comes together. Don't overmix.
4. Chill: Form the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This allows the gluten to relax, resulting in a flakier crust.

Making the Filling:

1. Sauté aromatics: In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
2. Brown the meat: Add the ground pork to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
3. Season generously: Stir in the allspice, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, cayenne (if using), salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the spices to bloom.
4. Simmer: Add the beef broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced slightly and the filling has thickened. Let cool completely before adding to the crust.

Assembling and Baking the Tourtière:

1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Roll out the dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out half of the dough into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer it to a 9-inch pie plate.
3. Add the filling: Pour the cooled meat filling into the pie crust.
4. Top with crust: Roll out the remaining dough and either place it over the filling or cut it into strips for a lattice top. Crimp the edges to seal. Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
5. Bake: Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. If the crust starts to brown too quickly, cover the edges with aluminum foil.
6. Cool: Let the tourtière cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve your warm tourtière with a simple green salad or roasted vegetables. A dollop of sour cream or crème fraîche is a delightful addition.

This recipe delivers a truly authentic tourtière experience. Enjoy! Remember to share your culinary creations with #TourtièreRecipe #FrenchCanadianCuisine #MeatPie for a chance to be featured!