TOURTIERE : FRENCH CANADIAN MEAT PIE : SEPTEMBER PIES S2 E23

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in fat.

pie crust

🥗Healthier: whole wheat crust

💰Cheaper: store-bought crust

Whole wheat crust adds fiber and nutrients.

potato

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: mashed cauliflower

Sweet potato adds vitamins, while cauliflower is lower in carbs.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats.

Welcome to the video and introduction to the dish.

Discuss the pie is meant to be eaten at room temperature.

Mention the pie has been cooling for about 4.5 hours before serving.

Serve the pie with ketchup, noting that many Canadians do this.

Describe the crust as flaky and crunchy after baking for an hour.

Taste the pie and comment on the flavor of the meat and spices.

Suggest that the spices could be doubled for more flavor.

Mention that the pie tastes like a hamburger with the crust as the bun.

Encourage viewers to share their own tips for making a better tourtière in the comments.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens