Description
Tourtière is a traditional French-Canadian meat pie featuring a savory blend of ground pork and beef, seasoned with warming spices and herbs, enclosed in a flaky double crust. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, this hearty dish is a festive favorite during Christmas and New Year’s celebrations, offering comfort and rich, satisfying flavors in every slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Filling
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled, boiled, and mashed
- 1/2 cup beef or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Pie Crust and Finish
- 2 pie crusts (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water for egg wash
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the pie evenly.
- Cook Meat Mixture: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground pork, ground beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Cook for about 8 minutes until the meat is browned and the onion softens, stirring occasionally.
- Add Potatoes and Spices: Stir in the mashed potatoes, broth, dried thyme, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, salt, black pepper, and fresh parsley. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to combine and thicken the mixture. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Prepare Pie Crust: Fit one pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate, pressing gently to form the base.
- Assemble Pie: Spoon the meat and potato filling evenly into the crust-lined pie plate.
- Top and Seal Crust: Place the second pie crust over the filling. Trim any excess dough and crimp the edges together to seal the pie securely. Cut small slits into the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Apply Egg Wash: Brush the entire top crust with the beaten egg wash to give the crust a glossy, golden finish.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40–45 minutes or until the crust turns a beautiful golden brown.
- Rest and Serve: Allow the pie to rest for 10 minutes after baking before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Tourtière is traditionally enjoyed during Christmas and New Year’s celebrations in French-Canadian homes.
- This pie pairs wonderfully with ketchup, cranberry chutney, or a fresh side salad.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months for later enjoyment.
