Ingredients for Welsh Cold Pork Pie
- Lean Pork
- Yellow Onion
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- Cayenne Pepper
- Ground Sage
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- All Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Butter
- 1 cup cold vegetable shortening (for crust)
- 1 large egg (for crust)
- Distilled White Vinegar
- Ice water, as needed (for crust)
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How to Make Welsh Cold Pork Pie
- **Prepare the Filling:** In a large bowl, combine the following ingredients: (See Ingredients list for exact measurements)
- **Preheat & Bake:** Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Transfer the filling to an 8-inch deep-dish pie plate. Cover the pie plate with aluminum foil or a pie crust cover. Bake for 30 minutes.
- **Drain the Fat:** Carefully remove the pie from the oven. Let it cool slightly before pouring off any accumulated fat.
- **Make the Pie Crust:** Follow the basic easy crust recipe (below), making only half the recipe. Refrigerate or freeze the remaining dough for later use.
- **Top & Bake:** Roll out half of the pie crust and carefully place it over the filling. Crimp the edges to seal. Cut several slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- **Bake to Golden Brown:** Return the pie to the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and flaky. If the crust browns too quickly, loosely tent it with foil.
- **Cool & Serve:** Let the pie cool completely before slicing and serving. Enjoy this Welsh culinary delight as a first course, satisfying snack, or impressive luncheon dish!
- **Basic Easy Crust:**
- **Combine Dry:** In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon salt.
- **Cut in Shortening:** Cut in 1 cup cold vegetable shortening using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- **Add Wet Ingredients:** In a small bowl, whisk together 1 large egg and 1 tablespoon white vinegar. Gradually add this mixture to the flour mixture, mixing with a fork until just combined.
- **Add Ice Water:** Stir in ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
- **Knead & Roll:** Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for a few turns until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes before rolling.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
27 g
Sugar
6g
Fat
85g
Carbs
16g
