Tourtiere ( French - Canadian Meat Pie)

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground lean pork
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon clove (optional)
• 6 medium potatoes
• 2 pie crusts

Directions

1. 1

   Combine pork, water, spices, and chopped onions over low or moderate heat for 90 minute. Stir often to prevent sticking.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, boil potatoes until soft. Mash and put aside.

3. 3

   When meat is done, blend the meat and potatoes together.

4. 4

   Cool overnight in refrigerator.

5. 5

   The next day, pour meat and potato mixture into pie shell, add top crust.

6. 6

   Cover edges of crust with tin foil. Bake for 30-40 minutes at 400°F or until the top of the crust is golden brown.