French Canadian Tourtiere I

The true (original) French Canadian tourtiere was made with 'Tourte' a type of pigeon, hence the name. It is very tasty. Be careful not to use too much allspice

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 4-6
• Yields: 1 pie

Ingredients

• 500  ml ground pork
• 50  ml onions, chopped
• 3  ml salt
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  ml allspice
• 2  ml pepper
• 50  ml boiling water
• 250  ml potatoes, mashed very fine
• 2  uncooked  pie crusts

Directions

1. Combine pork, onion, seasonings and the boiling water.
2. Simmer uncovered stirring occasionally until the meat is cooked.
3. Cool and skim off any fat.
4. Stir in the potatoes.
5. Line pie plate with a pie crust.
6. Fill with the cooked mixture.
7. Cover with second crust.
8. Seal the pastry edges & cut vents.
9. Bake 10 minutes at 230c then lower temp to 180c for 30 minutes or until golden.