Simple Tasty Pork Pies, a classic! (Feat Sid the Baker)

pork fat

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option, while butter is a more accessible alternative.

pork jelly

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Vegetable broth can replace pork jelly for a lighter option, while chicken broth is a cost-effective substitute.

Chop the rashers of bacon into quarter-inch cubes.

Mix minced pork, chopped bacon, dried bread crumbs, sage and onion stuffing, salt and pepper mix, and grated dripping in a bowl.

Add water until the mixture is a sloppy consistency.

Line a pie dish with shortcrust pastry.

Fill the pie dish with the meat mixture, leaving about a quarter inch from the top.

Cover with another layer of shortcrust pastry, sealing the edges tightly.

Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.

Prepare an egg wash by mixing an egg with a little milk, and brush it over the top of the pie.

Let the pies rest for 5 minutes before baking.

Preheat the oven to 150°C (about 300°F) and bake the pies for about 30 minutes until golden brown.

Let the pies cool for 15-20 minutes before adding gravy.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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