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Tourtière

Name: Tourtière
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients: 700 g Minced pork; 300 g Minced beef; 400 g Potatoes (boiled and mashed); 2 pieces Onions; 3 cloves Garlic; 1 tsp Cinnamon; 0.5 tsp Ground cloves; 1 tsp Allspice; 0.5 tsp Nutmeg; 250 ml Chicken stock; 700 g Shortcrust pastry; 1 piece Egg (for glazing); To taste Salt and pepper

Tourtière is a classic Canadian main that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Minced pork, Minced beef, Potatoes (boiled and mashed), Onions, Garlic, Cinnamon, Ground cloves, Allspice, Nutmeg, Chicken stock, Shortcrust pastry, Egg (for glazing) and Salt and pepper, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic Canadian cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Beavertails.

Difficulty: mediumPrep: 45 minCook: 70 minServes 8

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Ingredients

Minced pork700 g
Minced beef300 g
Potatoes (boiled and mashed)400 g
Onions2 pieces
Garlic3 cloves
Cinnamon1 tsp
Ground cloves0.5 tsp
Allspice1 tsp
Nutmeg0.5 tsp
Chicken stock250 ml
Shortcrust pastry700 g
Egg (for glazing)1 piece
Salt and pepperTo taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

7 steps

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Step 1🍳 Fry

Fry the onion and garlic until soft, add both minces and cook, breaking up lumps, for ten minutes.

Step 2

Add all the spices, season, and pour in the stock.

Step 3🍲 Simmer

Simmer gently for forty minutes, until the liquid has almost gone.

Step 4🥄 Mix

Stir in the mashed potato and cool the filling completely.

Step 5

Line a tin with pastry, add the cold filling and level it.

Step 6

Cover with a second sheet, crimp the edges, cut vents and glaze with egg.

Step 7🥧 Bake

Bake at 200 °C for fifteen minutes, then at 180 °C for forty more, to a deep golden crust.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Tourtière carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

For a richer sauce, replace a portion of the water with homemade bone broth, vegetable stock, or a splash of dry wine or red wine vinegar to cut through richness.

Chef Technique Tips

Take the time to thoroughly sear and brown minced pork in batches before adding the braising liquid. The caramelized fond deposited on the bottom of the pot dissolves into the stew, providing depth and body that cannot be rushed.

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