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Pork Pasty Recipe

A tender, flaky and delicious Pork Pasty Recipe! They’re easy to make, freeze incredibly well and make the best savory snack on the go!  

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 15
Calories: 293 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Snacks , Lunch
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

dough
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 cup shortening , cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick)cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 3/4 cups cold water
filling
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 1 minced garlic clove
  • 1/4 finely diced sweet onion
  • 1/2 cup peeled and finely diced rutabaga
  • 1/2 cup peeled and finely diced russet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon minced thyme
  • 1 tablespoon thinly sliced chives
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
egg wash
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350˚F.
dough
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  1. Combine flour and salt and whisk together.
  2. Cut shortening and butter into flour mixture until evenly distributed and the mixture is a mealy texture.
  3. Add water, 2 tablespoons at a time, until a soft and smooth dough comes together.
  4. Press dough into a disc and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
filling
  1. Combine all filling ingredients except butter into a large bowl.
  2. Mix together until evenly combined.
assembly
  1. Roll dough into a thin and even sheet.
  2. Cut (15) 5 inch circles from dough.
  3. In a small bowl whisk together egg and water to make egg wash.
  4. Brush edges of each circle with egg wash.
  5. Scoop 1/3 cup of the filling mixture onto one half of each dough circle and top each with 1/2 tablespoon butter.
  6. Fold dough over filling mixture, creating a half circle, and gently seal edge by crimping the edges with a fork.
  7. Transfer each pasty onto a parchment lined baking sheet and brush each evenly with egg wash.
  8. Score each pasty on top with a knife and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until golden brown and filling has cooked through. Serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 293kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 44mg (15%) Sodium 404mg (17%) Potassium 128mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 307IU (6%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 293

% Daily Value*

Calories 293kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 404mg 17%
Potassium 128mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 307IU 6%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.