Irish Pork Ciste (Pork & Apple Casserole Pie) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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A pie casserole made with pork and apple filling topped with crust. Ingredients:
1 cup flour |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
3 tablespoons lard |
2 -3 tablespoons cold water |
1 1/2 lbs lean pork, cut into 1-inch cubes |
1 cup water |
1/2 cup chopped onion |
1 teaspoon crumbled dried sage |
3/4 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup milk |
1/4 cup all-purpose flour |
2 large tart apples, peeled, cored, sliced |
1 tablespoon sugar |
1 egg yolk |
1 tablespoon milk |
Directions:
1. FOR THE PASTRY CRUST: Combine flour and salt, mixing well. Cut in lard until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add water a Tablespoon at a time, while stirring with a fork, just until mixture holds together. Form into ball. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate.
2. FOR THE FILLING: Brown pork in large saucepan over moderate heat, stirring frequently. Add water, onion, sage, and salt; mix well. Cover; simmer over low heat 30 minutes or until meat is tender.
3. Combine milk and flour; stir to form smooth mixture. Add to pork mixture in saucepan, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Cook over low heat until thickened and bubbly. Pour 1/2 of pork mixture into 1 1/2 quart lightly greased casserole. Top with apples; sprinkle with sugar. Add remaining pork mixture.
4. Roll pastry crust. Turn out dough onto lightly floured board; roll to fit casserole dish. Place over meat mixture. Turn under small margin of pastry around edge of casserole; crimp edge. Cut several steam vents in pastry.
5. Beat egg yolk and milk together; brush crust well with egg wash. Bake at 450°F for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°F and bake 25 minutes more. Serve hot. Makes 4 to 5 servings.
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