A traditional British favorite featuring a savory, well-seasoned pork filling encased in a crisp, golden hot water crust pastry. Perfect served cold or warm—just like classic pub and picnic fare!
🕒 Recipe Details
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: ~600 kcal per serving
Protein: ~30g per serving
🛒 Ingredients
For the filling:
500g ground pork
150g pork shoulder (finely chopped)
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp sage
½ tsp nutmeg
½ tsp thyme
1 clove garlic (minced)
For the pastry:
300g all-purpose flour
100g lard
120ml water
½ tsp salt
For finishing:
1 egg (beaten)
Optional: gelatin stock (for traditional finish)
👨🍳 Instructions
Prepare the pastry
Heat water and lard until melted. Mix with flour and salt to form a dough. Knead until smooth and let rest.
Make the filling
Combine ground pork, chopped pork, garlic, and spices. Mix well.
Shape the pie
Roll out pastry and line a greased tin. Add filling and pack tightly. Cover with pastry lid and seal edges.
Egg wash
Brush the top with beaten egg and make a small hole in the center.
Bake
Bake at 180°C for 1 hour 15 minutes until golden brown.
Optional traditional step
Pour gelatin stock through the hole after baking for that classic British pork pie texture.
Cool & serve
Let cool completely before slicing for best results.
🍽️ Flavor & Experience
This pork pie delivers a rich, deeply seasoned filling with hints of sage and nutmeg, wrapped in a firm, golden crust that holds everything together beautifully. A true taste of British tradition.
