Melton Mowbray Pork Pie

Hand-raised hot water crust pastry filled with seasoned pork and homemade savory jelly, chilled until perfectly set.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1202.6 kcals 4810.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 88.8 grams 355.2 grams
Fat 80.2 grams 320.8 grams
Protein 45.6 grams 182.4 grams
Cook Time
240 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
1
piece
Piccalilli
Or chutney to serve
Dairy
50
ml
Milk
For the pastry
1
piece
Egg
Free-range, beaten for brushing
GrainsCereals
450
g
Plain Flour
Plus extra for dusting
Liquids
50
ml
Water
For the pastry
Meat
900
g
Pork Bones
For jelly
2
piece
Pig's Trotters
For jelly
400
g
Shoulder Of Pork
Finely chopped
55
g
Pork Belly
Skin removed, minced
55
g
Lean Bacon
Finely chopped
NutsSeeds
1
piece
Salt
To taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
Freshly ground
1
piece
Bouquet Garni
Bay, thyme, parsley
0.5
tbsp
Black Peppercorns
For jelly stock
0.5
tsp
Nutmeg
Freshly grated
OilsFats
150
g
Lard
For the pastry
Vegetables
2
piece
Carrots
Chopped
1
piece
Onion
Chopped
2
stalk
Celery
Chopped

Steps

  • Heat lard, milk, and water in a pan until the lard melts.
  • Sift flour into a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  • Combine the warm lard mixture with the flour to form a dough ball.
  • Simmer pork jelly ingredients in water for 3 hours, then strain the liquid.
  • Reduce the strained stock to 500ml over medium heat.
  • Mix the pork shoulder, belly, bacon, and spices in a bowl.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Line a pork pie dolly or jar with cling film.
  • Roll three-quarters of the pastry to 3cm thick and mold it around the dolly.
  • Remove the dolly and place the rolled meat filling into the pastry case.
  • Roll the remaining pastry into a circle to create a lid.
  • Seal the lid with beaten egg and bake for 45 to 60 minutes.
  • Cool the pie, cut two holes in the top, and pour in the jelly.
  • Chill until the jelly sets, then slice and serve with piccalilli.