Quebec Tourtiere

Tourtiere is a traditional holiday pie served in Quebec at Holiday time, the Christmas feast following Midnight Mass. Now served when friends gather on a cool evening.  

Ingredients: 

• 3 lbs. ground pork
• 2 onions, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 double crust pies
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1 tsp. ground cloves
• 1 tsp. allspice

Preparation: 

1. Put pork, onions, garlic, salt, pepper, cloves, and allspice into large cooking pot with enough water to cover 3/4 of ingredients.
2. Simmer, stirring frequently, for 1/2 hour.
3. Adjust seasonings. 
4. Line 2 (9 inch) pie plates with pastry. 
5. Put 1/2 of filling in each crust; cover with top pastry.
6. Place a small funnel of brown paper in center of each pie to let out steam.
7. Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes; lower heat to 375 degrees for approximately 1/2 hour or until pie is golden brown.
8. Two pies serve 8 to 12 people.