Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb. ground pork
  • 3/4 lb. ground hamburg
  • 1/8 tsp. each: nutmeg, mace, salt and pepper
  • pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1 c. water
  • 1/2 c. powdered potatoes
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 bottom crust and 1 top crust for 10-inch pie
  • cayenne pepper (optional)

Method

  • Put first 9 ingredients in a pot; mix well.
  • Bring up to simmer.
  • Cook for 30 minutes, covered, stirring occasionally. Take cover off and cook for 10 more minutes.
  • If there is a lot of liquid, remove about half, taking some of the liquid to make a thick mashed potato.
  • Add potato mixture to the meat; pour into bottom crust.
  • Put on the top crust; put in 6 to 7 vent holes. Bake in a 425° oven for 10 minutes; lower to 350° for 30 minutes. Take out when light brown on the top.
  • You may vary the proportions according to your taste.