LAC-ST-JEAN PIE - CIPâTE - TOURTIèRE DU LAC-ST-JEAN

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This is the basic recipe for cipâte, the English call it Lake St. Jean Pie :) It is a traditional French Canadian pie served all year round made with veal, pork, chicken, and beef. In old days they made it with deer meat, rabbit, hare, duck or whatever meat the man brought home from hunting. Some pronounce it "cipaille" making the "T" silent. English pronounce it "sip-ale" :) It is pronounced "Sea-pout". I do hope you will try it some cold winter night. This is a long recipe but worth the making :)

Provided by damesangrita

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 9h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 lbs chicken, cubed
2 lbs pork, cubed
2 lbs stewing beef
2 lbs veal, cubed
2 large onions, chopped
2 cups potatoes, diced
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
2 cups carrots, sliced
1 1/2 cups celery, diced
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons savory
2 cups chicken stock
2 cups all-purpose white flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup milk

Steps:

  • Please Read Carefully.
  • The chicken, veal, beef and pork can be put into the pie either cooked or raw.
  • If your not pre-cooking the meats then remove skin and bone the chicken and cut into cubes.
  • Same for the beef, pork and veal, remove any excess fat or nerves from your meat.
  • If you are cooking your meat, then cook chicken as you normally would either boiled or baked, cook your beef, pork and veal cubes in frying pan lightly oiled, do not overcook your meat.
  • Cut all meats into cubes.
  • Mix all vegetables in a large mixing bowl and sprinkle half the salt, pepper, and savory over veggies.
  • In a seperate large bowl, sprinkle the remaining salt, pepper, and savory over meats.
  • In an earthenware casserole dish, place alternating layers, do one of mixed meats, another layer of veggies.
  • Do this until you are almost to the brim of casserole dish.
  • Cover your layers with chicken broth.
  • To Make Pastry.
  • In a mixing bowl sift the flour, salt and baking powder.
  • Incorporate the shortening with the aide of two knives, working and cutting the shortening into the flour.
  • Keep working the flour and shortening until your pastry looks like crumbles.
  • Add the milk and mix with the knives until your pastry forms a ball.
  • Take your pastry and kneading into one big ball.
  • Spread your pastry with your fingers on top of ingredients.
  • Cut slits in pastry for steam to escape from.
  • Wrap your casserole dish with plastic wrap and place dish in refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours.
  • It is better to let sit in fridge overnight.
  • If you want to make this for supper you better start in the early morning.
  • Bake in 300°F oven for 2 hours.
  • To bake cover the pastry crust with aluminium foil for the first hour and half hour. Remove foil and bake until
  • Pastry is brown and your gravy inside is thick.

Jerusalem Mosisa
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I've made this pie several times, and it's always a hit. My family and friends love it.


Great Mundando
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This pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The flavors are amazing, and the crust is perfectly flaky.


King Rakitic
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my pie didn't turn out as good as I hoped. The filling was a bit bland, and the crust was too dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Kennybest Movies
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This was my first time making a meat pie, and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was easy to follow, and the pie turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Annia Sigila
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I'm not a huge fan of pork or beef, but I loved this pie. The flavors were well-balanced, and the crust was flaky and delicious.


Janet Fungo
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This pie was a lot of work, but it was worth it. It's a delicious and impressive dish that's perfect for special occasions.


Wilkista Wesonga
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I cooked the filling for a little longer than the recipe called for, and it turned out perfectly. The flavors had more time to develop, and the meat was fall-apart tender.


Nayiga Safina
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I added a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce to the filling, and it gave it a really nice depth of flavor.


larbi Dkhil
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I substituted vegetable broth for the beef broth, and it turned out great. This is a great recipe for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.


ROAD MASTER
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This pie was a bit too salty for my taste, but I think that's because I used a store-bought pie crust. I will try making my own crust next time.


Bhakta Rai
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The filling for this pie was flavorful and satisfying, but the crust was a bit dry. I would recommend using a different crust recipe or brushing the crust with butter before baking.


justice chigozie
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This was my first time making Lac St. Jean pie, and it turned out perfectly. The instructions were easy to follow, and the pie was a hit with my friends and family.


Ansar naqvi Syed naqvi
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I used ground turkey instead of pork and beef, and it turned out great. This is a versatile recipe that can be easily customized to your liking.


AndrewTheGuy
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this pie, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors were complex and savory, and the crust was perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Bontus Jontus
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This pie was easy to prepare and turned out delicious. I will definitely make it again.


Rupini Ripini
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This Lac St. Jean pie was an absolute delight! The flavors of the pork, beef, and spices blended perfectly, and the crust was flaky and golden brown. My family and I enjoyed it immensely.