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Tourtiere (French Canadian Christmas Meat Pie)

Serves 6 to 8 When the French immigrated to Canada, they brought their favorite dishes along with them. This one is especially popular at Christmastime. INGREDIENTS 4 Duck Legs Confit, cooked 1 large potato, peeled and diced 1 onion, peeled and diced 1 carrot, peeled and diced 1 stalk celery, trimmed and diced 4 sprigs thyme salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons duck fat or lard Prepared pie dough for a 2-crust pie 1 egg 1 tablespoon (15 ml) water or milk DIRECTIONS Cook the duck legs confit in advance, days or even weeks ahead. Quick chill and refrigerate* … Read More