December 23, 2015

Not lunch at all today: Made tourtiere using Mom's recipe. Posted here for the record. Note to self: pie crust from the grocery store in japan is kinda sweet. Still tasted good.

gluhwein; tourtiere.

Tourtiere (Best Recipe Chatelaine - Mom's Recipe)
1.5 lb (680g) ground pork
1/2 c (120ml) water
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp sage
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp dry mustard
1/8 tsp cloves
2 medium potatoes
1 egg
pie crust (s)

Combine meat, seasonings, water, onion, garlic in large, heavy saucepan with lid. Bring to boil, cover & reduce heat. Cook for 25 mins, stirring to break up meat. Do not drain.

Boil potatoes until tender. Mash and add to cooked meat.

Fill pie shells. Whisk egg with 1tsp water & brush on top crust. Bake at 375 F (190 C) for 35-40 minutes.