Follow These Simple Steps to the Perfect Pork Pie
A pork pie is a classic British dish that is perfect for a picnic or a light lunch. It is made with a simple pastry crust filled with a mixture of pork, herbs, and spices. While it may seem like a daunting task, making a pork pie is actually quite easy. Just follow these simple steps and you'll be enjoying a delicious pork pie in no time.
Ingredients:
* 1 pound ground pork
* 1/2 cup chopped onion
* 1/2 cup chopped celery
* 1/2 cup chopped carrots
* 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
* 1 tablespoon dried sage
* 1 teaspoon dried thyme
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
* 1/2 cup milk
* 1 egg, beaten
* 1 pie crust, homemade or store-bought
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, onion, celery, carrots, parsley, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
3. Add the milk and egg to the pork mixture and mix until well combined.
4. Pour the pork mixture into the pie crust and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is cooked through.
5. Let the pork pie cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Tips:
* For a more flavorful pork pie, use a combination of ground pork and ground veal.
* If you don't have any fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs instead. Just be sure to use about 1/3 of the amount of dried herbs as you would fresh herbs.
* If you don't have any milk, you can use water instead.
* If you don't have a pie crust, you can make your own by following this recipe.
Pork pies can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. They can also be frozen for up to 2 months. To freeze a pork pie, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then place it in a freezer-safe bag.