FRENCH CANADIAN TOURTIERES

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This recipe comes from my big sister. Each fall, we get together and make about 20 of these pies to use at Christmas, give as gifts or freeze for unexpected company. -Pat Menee, Carberry, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h55m

Yield 4 pies (8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 celery ribs
4 medium carrots
2 large onions
2 garlic cloves, peeled
4 pounds ground pork
2 pounds ground veal
2 pounds bulk pork sausage
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground mace
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup dry bread crumbs
Dough for 4 double-crust pies

Steps:

  • Coarsely chop celery, carrots and onions; place in a food processor with garlic. Cover and process until finely chopped; set aside., In a stockpot or two Dutch ovens, cook vegetables, pork, veal and sausage until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in broth, parsley and seasonings. Cover and cook over low heat 20 minutes. Stir in bread crumbs., Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, roll?half of dough into four 1/8-in.-thick?circles;?transfer to four 9-in. pie plates.?Trim?even with rims.??Add?about 4 cups filling to each crust.??Roll remaining dough into four 1/8-in.-thick circles. Place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in tops.?, Cover edges of pies loosely with foil. Bake 25 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 350°. Remove foil and bake pies until crusts are golden brown, 15-20 minutes longer. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked pies. To use, remove from freezer 30 minutes before baking (do not thaw). Preheat oven to 400°. Place pie on a baking sheet; cover edge loosely with foil. Bake 25 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°. Remove foil. Bake until crust is golden brown and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°, 50-60 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469 calories, Fat 29g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 672mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

Augustine Njavombo
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This tourtière was delicious! The filling was flavorful and the crust was flaky. I served it with a side of mashed potatoes and gravy, and it was a hit with my family.


Ali Alnahar
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I made this tourtière for my family and they loved it! The filling was flavorful and the crust was flaky. I will definitely be making this again.


Kaye Meadows
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This tourtière is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The filling is flavorful and the crust is flaky. I highly recommend this recipe.


Muna Mamad
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I've made this tourtière several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The filling is rich and flavorful, and the crust is perfectly flaky. I highly recommend this recipe.


Zeeshan Jani
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This tourtière was delicious! The filling was flavorful and the crust was flaky. I served it with a side of mashed potatoes and gravy, and it was a hit with my family.


Melody Thomas
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I made this tourtière for my family and they loved it! The filling was flavorful and the crust was flaky. I will definitely be making this again.


Ayaz AliAbro
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This tourtière is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The filling is flavorful and the crust is flaky. I highly recommend this recipe.


Tioluwanimi
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I've made this tourtière several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The filling is rich and flavorful, and the crust is perfectly flaky. I highly recommend this recipe.


Syeda sarha Shah
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This tourtière was delicious! The filling was flavorful and the crust was flaky. I served it with a side of mashed potatoes and gravy, and it was a hit with my family.


Rixile Advice
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I made this tourtière for my family and they loved it! The filling was flavorful and the crust was flaky. I will definitely be making this again.


Daniel Goodness
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This tourtière is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The filling is flavorful and the crust is flaky. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ramchanr praja Ramchanr
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I've made this tourtière several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The filling is rich and flavorful, and the crust is perfectly flaky. I highly recommend this recipe.


Jasim Khan
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This tourtière was delicious! The filling was flavorful and the crust was flaky. I served it with a side of mashed potatoes and gravy, and it was a hit with my family.


AHMED NAIM
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I made this tourtière for my family and they loved it! The filling was flavorful and the crust was flaky. I will definitely be making this again.


Easmin Akthee
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This tourtière was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. The filling was flavorful and the crust was flaky. I think I'll try making it again with less salt next time.


Rehan Musalman
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This tourtière is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The filling is flavorful and the crust is flaky. I highly recommend this recipe.


Md Galaxy
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I've made this tourtière several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The filling is rich and flavorful, and the crust is perfectly flaky. I highly recommend this recipe.


Angel Orndorff
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This tourtière was easy to make and turned out great! The filling was flavorful and the crust was flaky. I served it with a side of mashed potatoes and gravy, and it was a hit with my family.


Wajahat Khan
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I'm not a huge fan of meat pies, but this tourtière changed my mind. The combination of pork, beef, and veal was delicious, and the spices were perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again.


Daniela Aponte
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This tourtière was a hit at our New Year's Eve party! The filling was flavorful and moist, and the crust was perfectly flaky. I'll definitely be making this again.