Pork pot pie is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. This individual-sized version of the classic dish is made with a flaky pastry crust, a savory pork filling, and a creamy potato topping. The filling is made with ground pork, vegetables, and a rich gravy, while the potato topping is made with mashed potatoes, butter, and milk. These individual pork pot pies are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. You can add different vegetables to the filling, such as carrots, celery, or peas. You can also use a different type of meat, such as chicken or beef. And, if you don't have time to make your own pastry crust, you can use a store-bought one.
This article includes two recipes for individual pork pot pies: one for a classic pork pot pie and one for a chicken pot pie. Both recipes are easy to follow and include step-by-step instructions with pictures. So, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned cook, you'll be able to make these delicious pot pies in no time.
INDIVIDUAL PORK POTPIES
Single-serving potpies are ideal for a buffet because they are easy to eat; their glossy, golden puff pastry tops are cut into snowflake and wreath patterns, which hide a delicious filling of pork and winter vegetables that have been braised in white wine.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Yield Makes 12 as part of a buffet
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Make the stew: Season pork with 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Heat a large, heavy pot over high heat for 1 minute. Add 2 tablespoons oil. Working in batches, brown pork on all sides, 3 to 4 minutes total per batch. Using a slotted spoon, transfer pork to a large bowl. (Reduce heat slightly if bottom of pot is getting too dark; you want browned, not burned, bits for flavoring the stew. Either wipe out pot or deglaze with water, bringing it to a boil and scraping up burned bits. Pour off liquid, add more oil, and proceed.)
- Add carrot, celery, and onion to drippings in pot. Add 1/4 cup wine, and stir, scraping up any browned bits from bottom, until wine is evaporated. Cook for 3 minutes more, then add remaining 2 1/4 cups wine. Cook, stirring often, until reduced by half, 6 to 8 minutes. Whisk caraway seeds, mustard, flour, and 1/2 cup stock in a small bowl, then whisk into pot. Bring to a boil, and cook, stirring often, for 30 seconds.
- Stir in remaining 3 1/2 cups stock. Add pork, thyme sprigs, bay leaf, and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook, partially covered, until pork is fork-tender, about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Finish the pies: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, working with 1 sheet of puff pastry at a time, roll out each to 1/8 inch thickness. Using a 3 1/2-inch fluted round cutter, cut out 12 circles, and arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cut out shapes from center of each round using a 1-inch snowflake cutter if desired. (Alternatively, make a wreath: Using a 1 1/2-inch leaf cutter, cut leaves from dough. Brush with egg, and form into wreath shapes about 3 1/2 inches in diameter, using 10 leaves per wreath. Save 1 leaf to place in center.) Brush with egg, then freeze until firm, about 15 minutes. Bake puff pastry rounds until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add remaining vegetables to pork mixture, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until vegetables are just tender, 15 to 18 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and stir in parsley and thyme. Divide among twelve 7-ounce ramekins. Place on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Place 1 puff pastry round on each ramekin. Bake, rotating sheet halfway through, until pastry is golden brown and juices are bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes more. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
INDIVIDUAL PORK & CRANBERRY POTPIES
My neighbor gave me this recipe years ago. I love how these pies are different from the usual chicken potpie. The flavor combination just screams fall, but freezing them allows my family to enjoy them any time of year. They are especially good for an easy dinner during the cold winter months. -Mary Shenk, Dekalb, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Adjust oven rack to lower third of oven; preheat oven to 450°. In a large saucepan, combine the first 9 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until berries pop, about 10 minutes., In a small bowl, mix flour and water until smooth; stir into cranberry mixture. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in pork; remove from heat., On a work surface, unroll crusts. Roll each into a 14-in. circle. Using a 5-in. disposable foil potpie pan as a guide (top side down), cut out sixteen 6-in. crust circles, rerolling scraps as needed., Press 1 crust circle firmly into bottom and up sides of eight 5-in. disposable foil pans. Divide pork mixture evenly among pans. Place remaining crust circles over tops, pressing bottom and top crusts together firmly; flute edges. Cut slits in crusts., Place potpies on baking sheets. Bake until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly, 30-35 minutes. Freeze option: Cover unbaked potpies tightly and freeze. To use, bake frozen pies on baking sheets in a preheated 425° oven until golden brown and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°, 40-45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 727 calories, Fat 34g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 746mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
Tips:
- To make the filling ahead of time, cook the pork, vegetables, and gravy according to the recipe instructions. Let cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to assemble the pot pies, simply reheat the filling and proceed with the recipe.
- If you don't have individual baking dishes, you can use a 9-inch pie plate. Just be sure to adjust the baking time accordingly. The pot pies will be done when the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- For a vegetarian version of this recipe, omit the pork and add an extra cup of vegetables. You can also use vegetable broth in place of the chicken broth.
- To make the pot pies even more special, try using a variety of different vegetables in the filling. Some good options include carrots, celery, peas, corn, and potatoes.
- If you're short on time, you can use store-bought pie crusts. Just be sure to preheat the oven according to the package instructions.
Conclusion:
These individual pork potpies are the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night. They're easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a hearty and delicious meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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