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Cooter Pie

Cultural Context

Cooter Pie is a traditional Southern dessert, often made with turtle meat, which reflects the resourcefulness of Southern cooking. This dish is a unique example of how local ingredients are transformed into a comforting dessert, often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations. While it may sound unusual to some, Cooter Pie has a nostalgic place in Southern culinary heritage, with variations appearing in different regions.

SouthernUSdessert
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1/2 cup chopped bacon
2 medium onions
2 cloves garlic
1 stewed tomato, chopped
1 teaspoon thyme
1/4 cup flour
turtle meat (amount not specified)
water (amount not specified)
biscuit dough (amount not specified)

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Prepare to make cooter pie with turtle meat.

2

Chop 1/2 cup of bacon and set aside.

3

Chop 2 medium onions and set aside.

4

Chop 2 cloves of garlic and set aside.

5

Chop 1 stewed tomato and set aside.

6

Add 1 teaspoon of thyme to the mixture.

7

Add 1/4 cup of flour to the mixture, but brown it in a black iron frying pan first.

8

Fry the bacon, onions, garlic, tomato, thyme, and flour together until browned.

9

Sear the turtle meat in the mixture until it gets color.

10

Add water to the mixture (amount not specified).

11

Drop small pieces of biscuit dough on top of the mixture.

12

Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F until golden brown (time not specified).

13

Taste the dish and evaluate the flavor.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

black iron Dutch ovenfrying pan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairyeggsnuts

Also Known As

Turtle PieAlligator Pie

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