Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground lean pork
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped celery leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup fine cracker crumb
  • 1 pastry dough (I use Lemon Pastry)
  • milk, for brushing top

Method

  • In a large skillet, cook the ground meats, onion, garlic, cloves, parsley, celery, salt, and pepper, stirring, until the meat is cooked, about 20 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Add in the cracker crumbs and cool slightly; discard the cloves.
  • Preheat oven to 450°; divide the pastry into two parts.
  • Roll out one half and fit into a 10-inch pie pan.
  • Spoon the meat mixture into the crust.
  • Roll out the remaining pastry and place over the filling, trim and seal edges.
  • Brush the top of the pastry with milk (optional-roll out the pastry scraps and cut into shapes; place them on top of the pie and brush again with milk).
  • Slash the top to make vents; bake for 15 minutes, then decrease heat to 350° and bake until the crust is golden, 15-20 minutes.
  • Cut into wedges and serve hot or at room temperature.