Raised Venison and Pigeon Pie

A traditional hot water crust pie filled with seasoned venison, pigeon, bacon, and aromatic mushrooms and herbs.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 658 kcals 5264 kcals
Carbohydrates 52.5 grams 420 grams
Fat 41.5 grams 332 grams
Protein 31.1 grams 248.8 grams
Cook Time
120 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
1
tbsp
Butter
For the filling
75
g
Unsalted Butter
Cubed, chilled
1
piece
Egg
Free-range, beaten for wash
GrainsCereals
Meat
100
g
Pigeon Breast
Cut into 2cm cubes
600
g
Venison
Cut into 2cm cubes
100
g
Streaky Bacon
Smoked, cut into cubes
200
g
Pork Belly
Minced
NutsSeeds
2
piece
Garlic
Finely chopped cloves
0.5
tsp
Sage
Finely chopped
0.5
tsp
1
tbsp
Thyme
Finely chopped leaves
1
piece
Salt
To taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
0.5
tbsp
OilsFats
100
g
Vegetables
2
piece
Shallots
Finely chopped
250
g
Chestnut Mushrooms
Finely chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Melt butter in a pan and fry shallots and mushrooms for 5 minutes until soft.
  • Combine the cooled mushroom mixture with the remaining meats, garlic, herbs, and spices.
  • Rub chilled butter into the flours to make the pastry base.
  • Boil 200ml water with lard and salt, then mix into the flour until a ball forms.
  • Knead the dough briefly and set aside one third for the lid.
  • Roll out the larger dough portion to line a 20cm tin.
  • Add filling to the tin, cover with the rolled-out lid, and crimp the edges.
  • Decorate the lid using egg wash and make a steam hole.
  • Bake at 200°C for 30 minutes, then reduce to 160°C for another 90 minutes.
  • Cool the pie and serve at room temperature.