French-Canadian Tourtiére (PORK PIE)

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground chicken is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats, while margarine can be a cost-effective substitute.

potato

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: mashed cauliflower

Sweet potatoes provide more nutrients, while mashed cauliflower is lower in carbs.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal is a healthy egg substitute, while aquafaba is a budget-friendly vegan option.

Finely chop the onion.

Cook onion in a skillet over medium-low heat.

Add garlic and stir.

Grate frozen pork into the skillet.

Brown the pork and add 1.5 cups of water; let it simmer for about an hour.

Peel, rinse, and cube 4 large potatoes; boil until soft.

Prepare spices: add 0.5 teaspoon clove, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 0.25 teaspoon ginger, 0.25 teaspoon sage, 0.25 teaspoon mustard powder, 0.25 teaspoon allspice, and 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg to the meat mixture.

Drain the potatoes and mix with the meat mixture.

Prepare a pre-made pie crust, dividing it into two balls and refrigerating them.

Beat 1 egg and set aside for egg wash.

Roll out the bottom crust and fill with the meat and potato mixture.

Roll out the top crust and seal the edges, brushing with egg wash.

Cut slits in the top crust for steam to escape.

Bake in the oven at 400°F for about 45 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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