Raised Game Pie

A spectacular game pie featuring mixed game meat, pork, and bacon encased in a traditional hot water crust pastry.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 848 kcals 6784 kcals
Carbohydrates 55.6 grams 444.8 grams
Fat 52.8 grams 422.4 grams
Protein 35.7 grams 285.6 grams
Cook Time
135 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
75
g
Unsalted Butter
cold, cut into 1cm dice
1
piece
Egg Yolk
beaten, for glaze
GrainsCereals
Liquids
2
tbsp
Meat
700
g
Mixed Game Meat
boned and diced, such as venison, rabbit, pheasant, pigeon and boar
200
g
Pork Belly
minced
200
g
Back Bacon
rind removed, diced
NutsSeeds
2
clove
Garlic
crushed
0.5
tsp
Mace
ground
0.5
tsp
Allspice
ground
2
tbsp
Parsley
chopped
2
tbsp
Thyme
chopped
1
to taste
1
to taste
0.5
tsp
Salt
for pastry
OilsFats
100
g
Lard
plus extra for greasing
Vegetables
2
piece
Banana Shallots
finely chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C and grease a 20cm spring-form tin with lard.
  • Mix shallots, garlic, game, pork, bacon, Madeira, spices, and herbs in a large bowl.
  • Chilly the meat mixture while preparing the pastry.
  • Combine flours and butter in a bowl and rub together until integrated.
  • Boil 200ml of water with salt and lard, then mix into the flour to form a smooth dough.
  • Roll out two-thirds of the warm pastry to line the tin and roll out the remainder for the lid.
  • Spoon the meat filling into the pastry-lined tin and level the surface.
  • Seal the lid with egg yolk, crimp the edges, and make a steam hole in the center.
  • Bake at 200°C for 30 minutes, then lower to 160°C for another 105 minutes.
  • Cool completely in the tin before removing and serving at room temperature.