Pork Pie

Classic pork pie featuring pork shoulder and bacon filling wrapped in a traditional lard-based hot water crust pastry.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1113.1 kcals 4452.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 82.9 grams 331.6 grams
Fat 83.1 grams 332.2 grams
Protein 34.7 grams 138.8 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
2
tsp
Anchovy Essence
can substitute with fresh salted anchovies or Worcestershire sauce
Dairy
50
ml
1
piece
Egg Yolk
free-range, beaten
GrainsCereals
Liquids
50
ml
Water
warm
Meat
400
g
150
g
Smoked Bacon
lean, chopped
NutsSeeds
1
tbsp
Sage
chopped, fresh
1
tbsp
Rosemary
finely chopped, fresh
0.5
tsp
Nutmeg
freshly ground
0.5
tsp
Allspice
ground
1
piece
Salt
season to taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
freshly ground, season to taste
OilsFats
150
g
Lard
chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Pulse half of the pork and bacon in a food processor to a coarse mince.
  • Combine the mince with remaining meat, herbs, spices, and anchovy essence, then season.
  • Sift the flour with salt and pepper into a large bowl.
  • Heat milk, water, and lard in a pan until the lard melts and it simmers.
  • Boil the liquid and pour it onto the flour mixture, mixing into a firm dough.
  • Knead the dough quickly on a floured surface for a few minutes.
  • Roll out the dough and press three-quarters of it into a pork pie tin.
  • Spoon the meat filling into the pastry-lined tin.
  • Roll out the remaining quarter of dough for the pie lid.
  • Brush the lid with egg yolk, place it over the meat, and seal the edges.
  • Cut a small hole in the top and bake for 45 to 60 minutes until golden.
  • Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely in the tin.
  • Turn the pie out of the tin and slice for serving.