MINI PORK PIES

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As a child, I discovered my love of pork pies. I used to help my father deliver oil on Saturdays, and we would stop at a local place to have the meaty pastries for lunch. -Renee Murby, Johnston, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon cornstarch
1-1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 pounds ground pork
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 sheets refrigerated pie crust
1 large egg
2 teaspoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a small saucepan, mix cornstarch and broth until blended; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. , In a large skillet, cook pork, garlic and seasonings over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until pork is no longer pink, breaking up pork into crumbles; drain. Add broth mixture; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Cool slightly., Unroll each pie crust. On a work surface, roll each into a 12-in. circle. Using floured round cookie cutters, cut twenty 4-in. circles and twenty 2-3/4-in. circles, rerolling scraps as needed. Place large circles in ungreased muffin cups, pressing crust on bottoms and up sides., Fill each with 3 tablespoons pork mixture. Place small circles over filling; press edges with a fork to seal. In a small bowl, whisk egg and milk; brush over tops. Cuts slits in crust., Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Carefully remove pies to wire racks. Serve warm. Freeze option: Freeze cooled pies in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw pies in refrigerator overnight. Reheat on ungreased baking sheets in a preheated 350° oven 14-17 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561 calories, Fat 35g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 776mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 21g protein.

Fred Wood
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Meh.


Awis chandio
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Overall, these pies were a great success. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer.


Sonya Williamson
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I had some trouble getting the pastry to seal properly. The pies ended up leaking a bit in the oven.


Dorothy Brown
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These pies were delicious, but I found the filling to be a bit dry. Next time, I'll add some more liquid to the mixture.


Charlene Cadotte
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I made these pies for a picnic and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them.


Hari Dura
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I'm not a huge fan of pork, but I really enjoyed these pies. The filling was flavorful and the crust was perfect.


Buddha Tv
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These were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it! The pies were delicious and everyone loved them.


Kaka Gudu
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pies turned out great! The filling was moist and flavorful, and the crust was flaky and golden brown.


Nomzamo Mabuya
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These were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I will definitely be making these again.


Azmir Azmir hossain
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I've made these mini pork pies a few times now, and they always turn out perfectly. The recipe is easy to follow and the results are always delicious.


Faith Elly
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These mini pork pies were a hit at my last party! The filling was flavorful and moist, and the crust was flaky and golden brown. I'll definitely be making these again.