Pork pie is a traditional recipe with its roots in the home cooking of various Latin American countries, especially Chile and some regions of Mexico. This dish is characterized by a crispy crust that encloses a juicy and flavorful filling made from spiced pork. In different countries, it may go by different names; for example, in Mexico it is commonly known as "beef empanada," while in some areas of Central America it is simply called "pork pie." Its origin dates back to European influence, where filled pies or pastries were common, but its local adaptation involved adding native spices and using ingredients available in the region. Over time, this dish has become a symbol of comforting and homestyle cooking, ideal for sharing at celebrations or everyday gatherings.
Pork pie
How to Make Pork Pie
Ingredients: Onion, butter, lean pork, salt, pepper, nutmeg, clove, cinnamon, cornstarch, water, double-crust pie dough.
Steps:
Sauté the onion in butter until golden brown.
Add the meat and cook over medium heat, stirring, until fully cooked.
Remove from heat and mix with salt, pepper, and spices.
Mix the cornstarch with 1/4 cup of water and then incorporate the remaining 3/4 cup of water.
Pour the water into the meat and mix well.
Line an 8-inch pie dish with dough and pour in the meat mixture.
Add the top crust.
Make several holes to allow steam to escape.
Bake on a cookie sheet at 425 degrees for 10 minutes.
Reduce the heat to 350 degrees and bake for another 30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
Ingredients (11)
- Onion
- Butter
- Lean Pork
- Salt
- Pepper
- Nutmeg
- Clove
- Cinnamon
- Cornstarch
- Water
- Double-Crust Pie Pastry
Instructions (10 steps)
- 1 Sauté the onion in butter until golden brown
- 2 Add the meat and cook over medium heat, stirring, until well done
- 3 Remove from heat and mix with salt, pepper, and spices
- 4 Mix the cornstarch with 1/4 cup of water and then incorporate the remaining 3/4 cup of water
- 5 Pour the water into the meat and mix well
- 6 Line an 8-inch pie dish with dough and pour the meat mixture in
- 7 Add the top crust
- 8 Make several holes to allow steam to escape
- 9 Bake on a cookie sheet at 425 degrees for 10 minutes
- 10 Reduce the heat to 350 degrees and bake for another 30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown
Nutritional Information
Percent Daily Value for nutrients; calories are shown in kcal.