Quebec Tourtiere

Quebec Tourtiere
Categories: Holiday, French can, My
Yield: 4 servings

Pastry for 9"pie (lard is tr
1 lb Pork; lean ground
1 Onion; medium, chopped
-Salt & pepper
1/2 ts Savory
Cloves; ground
1/4 c -Water; boiling

Mix meat, onion, spices in a saucepan. Add boiling water. Simmer,
uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Skim off any fat.
Preheat oven to 375F. Roll out half of the pastry and line 9" pie
plate. Place filling in pie plate and cover with the remaining
pastry. Prick with a fork. Bake at 375F for 30 minutes or till
golden. Serve piping hot topped with homemade ketchup or chili sauce.
SERVES 4-6

traditionally this is eaten hot after midnight mass on Christmas Eve.
Source: _Harrowsmith Cookbook 1_