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This is a special traditional treat Jill makes every Christmas Eve. The pastry is very easy to prepare and so tender and delicious. Serve this with Jill’s Table Apple Tamarind chutney to make it extra special.



Yields8 Servings
Prep Time30 minsCook Time45 minsTotal Time1 hr 30 mins

Filling
 1 Tbsp butter
 1 large cooking onion, diced
 1 stalk celery, finely diced
 1 clove garlic, minced
 1 lb lean ground pork
 ½ lb ground veal
 1 cup water
 1 tsp ground savory (or sage)
 1 tsp thyme leaves
 ½ tsp ground cloves
 1 tsp salt
 1 cup soft bread crumbs or mashed potatoes
 pepper, to taste
Quick Pastry
 2 ½ cups unbleached all purpose flour
 1 tsp baking powder
 ½ tsp salt
 1 cup vegetable shortening at room temperature
 ½ cup boiling water
Egg Wash
 1 egg
 1 Tbsp water
Serving Suggestion

Quick Pastry
1

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

2

Place the shortening in a food processor fit with a metal blade. Process until smooth

3

With the machine running, add the boiling water and process until combined .

4

Gradually add the flour mixture to the shortening mixture. Process until the dough comes together. (It may be necessary to use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl).

5

Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use,
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7

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Cook the onion, celery, and garlic until soft

8

Add the pork and veal and cook until the meat is no longer pink. Add the water, savory, thyme, cloves, salt and breadcrumbs. Let cool.

9

On a floured surface, roll out half of the pastry to fit a deep-dish 9-in. pie plate. Spoon the filling into the pie shell.

10

Roll out the remaining dough to fit over top. Seal the edges and crimp.

11

Cut a couple of slits in the top of the pastry. Brush with an egg wash.

12

Bake in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for 45 minutes or until the pastry is light golden.

13

Let cool at least 10 to 15 minutes before serving.


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Ingredients

Filling
 1 Tbsp butter
 1 large cooking onion, diced
 1 stalk celery, finely diced
 1 clove garlic, minced
 1 lb lean ground pork
 ½ lb ground veal
 1 cup water
 1 tsp ground savory (or sage)
 1 tsp thyme leaves
 ½ tsp ground cloves
 1 tsp salt
 1 cup soft bread crumbs or mashed potatoes
 pepper, to taste
Quick Pastry
 2 ½ cups unbleached all purpose flour
 1 tsp baking powder
 ½ tsp salt
 1 cup vegetable shortening at room temperature
 ½ cup boiling water
Egg Wash
 1 egg
 1 Tbsp water
Serving Suggestion

Directions

Quick Pastry
1

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

2

Place the shortening in a food processor fit with a metal blade. Process until smooth

3

With the machine running, add the boiling water and process until combined .

4

Gradually add the flour mixture to the shortening mixture. Process until the dough comes together. (It may be necessary to use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl).

5

Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use,
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7

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Cook the onion, celery, and garlic until soft

8

Add the pork and veal and cook until the meat is no longer pink. Add the water, savory, thyme, cloves, salt and breadcrumbs. Let cool.

9

On a floured surface, roll out half of the pastry to fit a deep-dish 9-in. pie plate. Spoon the filling into the pie shell.

10

Roll out the remaining dough to fit over top. Seal the edges and crimp.

11

Cut a couple of slits in the top of the pastry. Brush with an egg wash.

12

Bake in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for 45 minutes or until the pastry is light golden.

13

Let cool at least 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

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