Tourtière is a traditional French-Canadian meat pie, especially popular during Christmas and New Year's Eve. This rustic and savory pie is filled with minced pork, veal, or beef, along with onions and a fragrant blend of warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, all encased in a flaky pastry crust. It’s a hearty, comforting, and deeply flavorful dish that is a true taste of Quebecois tradition.
A Slice of History
Tourtière has been a part of Quebecois cuisine since the 17th century. The name is believed to come from the "tourte," a type of pigeon that was originally used in the filling. As passenger pigeons became extinct, pork became the more common filling. The specific blend of spices used in the pie varies from family to family, with each having their own treasured recipe passed down through generations. It remains a cornerstone of the Réveillon, the traditional Christmas Eve feast.
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
50 minutes
Total Time
1 hour 20 minutes
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