Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
0.75 cup

Butter

cold unsalted

2 cup

Flour

1 unit

Egg

4 tbsp

Ice Water

1 tbsp

Butter

0.25 cup

Onion

finely diced

1 unit

Garlic

minced

1 lb

Ground Pork

0.5 cup

Ham

diced

1 tsp

Salt

0.5 tsp

Pepper

0.5 tsp

Fresh Thyme

chopped

0.25 cup

Chicken Stock

0.5 cup

Chicken Stock

2 tsp

Unflavored Gelatin

Step 1
~4 min

Combine butter and flour until mealy.

Step 2
~4 min

Add egg and enough water to form a dough.

Step 3
~4 min

Refrigerate dough.

Step 4
~4 min

Sauté onion and garlic in butter until soft.

Step 5
~4 min

Cool the sauteed vegetables.

Step 6
~4 min

Mix all filling ingredients by hand.

Step 7
~4 min

Divide dough into two pieces.

Step 8
~4 min

Roll one piece to 1/8 inch thickness for the bottom crust.

Step 9
~4 min

Form filling into an oval loaf on the dough.

Step 10
~4 min

Pull up dough to partially cover sides.

Step 11
~4 min

Roll the other piece of dough to 1/8 inch thick for the top crust.

Step 12
~4 min

Use an egg wash to secure crusts and encase meat loaf.

Step 13
~4 min

Cut a hole in the top to allow steam to escape.

Step 14
~4 min

Coat entire pastry with egg wash.

Step 15
~4 min

Decorate with leftover dough.

Step 16
~4 min

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Step 17
~4 min

Cook pie for 20 minutes.

Step 18
~4 min

Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.

Step 19
~4 min

Cook for 1 hour more.

Step 20
~4 min

Check the internal temperature reaches 150 degrees.

Step 21
~4 min

Allow to cool.

Step 22
~4 min

Combine chicken stock with gelatin.

Step 23
~4 min

Microwave until boiling.

Step 24
~4 min

Pour aspic through hole in top.

Step 25
~4 min

Refrigerate for 3 hours to serve cold.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure dough is cold for a flaky crust.

Use a sharp knife to make decorative cuts on the top crust.

Brush with egg wash for a golden brown finish.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad

Serve with pickled onions

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coleslaw
Pickled beets

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

England

Cultural Significance

Traditional comfort food, often served during holidays.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Thanksgiving

Occasion Tags

Holiday
Family Dinner
Party

Popularity Score

65/100

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