Pork And Apple Pie With Cheddar-Sage Crust
Are you looking for a savory yet sweet dish that will satisfy your taste buds? Look no further than this delicious pork and apple pie with cheddar-sage crust!
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. pork shoulder, diced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1 Tbsp. flour
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh sage
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1/4 cup ice water
- 1 egg, beaten
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a large skillet, cook pork over medium heat until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove pork from skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, cook onion and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes. Add apples and cook for another 5 minutes.
4. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper. Add apple cider and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, until mixture thickens.
5. Return pork to skillet and stir to combine with apple mixture.
6. In a separate bowl, mix together flour and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly. Add water and stir until dough forms.
7. On a floured surface, roll out dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer dough to a 9-inch pie dish.
8. Spoon pork and apple mixture into pie dish. Sprinkle cheddar cheese and sage on top of mixture.
9. Roll out remaining dough into a 10-inch circle. Cut into 1-inch strips.
10. Arrange strips on top of pie in a lattice pattern. Brush with beaten egg.
11. Bake for 45-50 minutes, until crust is golden brown.
Tips:
- Use a mandoline to quickly slice the apples.
- For a sweeter pie, use Honeycrisp apples instead of Granny Smith.
- Serve with a side of roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Conclusion:
This pork and apple pie with cheddar-sage crust is the perfect combination of sweet and savory. With its flaky crust and delicious filling, it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Give it a try today!