A savoury meat pie traditional in Quebecois kitchens during the holidays, tourtière is classic winter fare. Most tourtière comes in the form of a full-sized pie, wrapped in rich pastry - these party-sized versions make great finger food, even if it’s just a small group, watching Christmas movies or cozying up around the fire. These little pastry pockets are also ideal for making ahead and freezing-simply slide them into the oven directly from the freezer when you’re ready for them, and try serving them with grainy mustard or a dish of fruit chutney.
By Julie Van Rosendaal
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In a large, heavy skillet, heat a drizzle of oil over medium-high heat and cook the onion for 3-4 minutes, until soft.
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Add the pork, beef, potato, celery and garlic and cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until it’s completely cooked through and no longer pink.
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Stir in the sage, thyme, cinnamon, allspice, salt and pepper and set aside to cool. (Filling can be made and refrigerated up to 3 days in advance.)
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When you’re ready to bake, preheat oven to 375°F.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out about 1/8-inch thick and cut into 2-3-inch rounds with a cutter or glass rim.
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Fill each with a spoonful of filling, fold the pastry over to enclose it and press with the tines of a fork or your fingers to seal.
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Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and poke each one with a fork to allow steam to escape.
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If you like, brush with lightly beaten egg.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden. Makes about 2 dozen mini tourtière.
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