Description
Hearty British Pork Pie celebrates classic countryside flavors with rich pastry and savory meat filling. Generations of home cooks have perfected this traditional delicacy that brings comfort and nostalgia to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 500 grams (17.6 ounces) pork mince
- 500 grams (17.6 ounces) diced pork
- 200 grams (7.1 ounces) streaky bacon
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Salt and pepper to taste
Pastry and Binding:
- 170 grams (6 ounces) butter
- 2/3 cup water
- 2 3/4 cups plain flour
- 20 grams (0.7 ounces) butter
- 1 egg, beaten (for brushing)
Instructions
- Sauté diced onions and minced garlic in melted butter until translucent and fragrant, then allow to cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork, fresh herbs, cooled onion mixture, and seasonings, blending thoroughly until well incorporated.
- Prepare hot water and butter in a saucepan, then gradually whisk in flour and salt to create a smooth pastry dough, kneading until elastic and uniform.
- Grease four individual pie tins and carefully line each with rolled-out pastry, ensuring even coverage and minimal tears.
- Evenly distribute the seasoned pork mixture into the prepared pastry shells, pressing gently to eliminate air pockets.
- Cover each pie with a pastry lid, crimping and sealing edges meticulously to prevent filling leakage.
- Create a small steam vent in the center of each pie lid using a sharp knife.
- Generously brush pastry surfaces with beaten egg for a rich, golden finish.
- Preheat oven to 180°C and bake pies for approximately 60 minutes, monitoring until pastry turns golden brown and meat juices run clear.
- Allow pies to rest and cool slightly before serving, enjoying them warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Customize meat selection by using ground chicken or turkey for a lighter version.
- Ensure herbs are freshly chopped for maximum flavor intensity and aromatic profile.
- Pat meat mixture dry before filling pastry to prevent soggy bottom crust.
- Create gluten-free option by substituting wheat flour with almond or rice flour blend.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 629 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 584 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg