Game Pie

A hearty game and venison pie featuring a homemade shortcrust base, rich red wine gravy, and a puff pastry lid.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1557 kcals 9342 kcals
Carbohydrates 85.1 grams 510.6 grams
Fat 87 grams 522 grams
Protein 91.1 grams 546.6 grams
Cook Time
150 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
packet
Puff Pastry
Ready-rolled sheet
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
60
g
Unsalted Butter
Plus extra for greasing
1
piece
Egg Yolk
Free-range
1
piece
Egg
Free-range, beaten for glaze
GrainsCereals
450
g
Plain Flour
For the shortcrust pastry base
50
g
Plain Flour
For the filling
Liquids
120
ml
500
ml
500
ml
Meat
1.5
kg
Mixed Game Meat
Chopped; venison, pheasant, rabbit, squirrel
500
g
125
g
Streaky Bacon
Cut into lardons
NutsSeeds
0.5
tsp
2
piece
2
tsp
Thyme
Chopped fresh
1
piece
Salt
Sea salt flakes to taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
To taste
OilsFats
60
g
Vegetables
2
piece
Onion
Sliced
1
stalk
Celery
Sliced

Steps

  • Pulse flour, baking powder, salt, butter, and egg yolk in a processor until resembling breadcrumbs.
  • Add water gradually until dough forms, then wrap and chill for one hour.
  • Brown the game and venison meat in batches using vegetable oil and set aside.
  • Sauté bacon and onions for 4 minutes, then add celery and mushrooms until tender.
  • Stir in flour for 2 minutes, then add bay leaves, jelly, stock, wine, and thyme.
  • Simmer the mixture for two hours until meat is tender and then allow to cool.
  • Preheat oven to 180°C and grease a 20cm deep pie tin with butter.
  • Roll out shortcrust pastry and line the prepared pie tin.
  • Blind bake with parchment and beans for 20 minutes before removing beans to cool.
  • Fill the baked pastry case with the cooled meat mixture.
  • Top with a sheet of puff pastry, sealing the edges with beaten egg.
  • Crimp edges, trim excess pastry, and prick the top for steam ventilation.
  • Glaze with remaining egg and bake for 30 minutes until golden-brown and risen.
  • Cool the pie completely before serving in thick slices.