MINI PORK PIES

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As a child, I discovered my love of pork pies. I used to help my father deliver oil on Saturdays, and we would stop at a local place to have the meaty pastries for lunch. -Renee Murby, Johnston, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon cornstarch
1-1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 pounds ground pork
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 sheets refrigerated pie crust
1 large egg
2 teaspoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a small saucepan, mix cornstarch and broth until blended; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. , In a large skillet, cook pork, garlic and seasonings over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until pork is no longer pink, breaking up pork into crumbles; drain. Add broth mixture; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Cool slightly., Unroll each pie crust. On a work surface, roll each into a 12-in. circle. Using floured round cookie cutters, cut twenty 4-in. circles and twenty 2-3/4-in. circles, rerolling scraps as needed. Place large circles in ungreased muffin cups, pressing crust on bottoms and up sides., Fill each with 3 tablespoons pork mixture. Place small circles over filling; press edges with a fork to seal. In a small bowl, whisk egg and milk; brush over tops. Cuts slits in crust., Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Carefully remove pies to wire racks. Serve warm. Freeze option: Freeze cooled pies in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw pies in refrigerator overnight. Reheat on ungreased baking sheets in a preheated 350° oven 14-17 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561 calories, Fat 35g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 776mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 21g protein.

Malik Sunny
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I love that this recipe uses leftover pork. It's a great way to use up leftovers and make a delicious meal.


kundan gaming
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These mini pork pies are the perfect size for a quick snack or lunch. They're also easy to make and freeze well.


Onisola Deborah
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I made these mini pork pies for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Nelson Isibor
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I followed the recipe exactly and my mini pork pies turned out perfect. They were flaky and delicious.


Alex Gallardo
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These mini pork pies were a lot of work to make and they didn't turn out very good. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Laim Belair
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my mini pork pies turned out dry and bland. I'm going to try again with a different recipe.


juliusafrica timlin
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These mini pork pies are the perfect finger food for a party. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat more pork.


Azri16 Zrii
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I made these mini pork pies for a picnic and they were a huge hit. They're the perfect size for a quick and easy snack.


Shakirah Nakiwunga
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These mini pork pies are a great way to use up leftover pork. They're also a fun and easy snack to make.


Dasha Masha
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I've never made pork pies before, but these were surprisingly easy to make. They turned out great and my family loved them.


TONY B MUSIC FOR LIFE
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These mini pork pies are delicious! The pastry is flaky and the filling is moist and flavorful. I highly recommend them.


star._.
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I love these mini pork pies! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


Raja Honey
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These mini pork pies are the perfect party food. They're easy to make and they're always a hit.


Natalia Irene
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I'm not a huge fan of pork pies, but these were actually really good. The pastry was flaky and the filling was moist and flavorful.


Saiqb Rajpoot Saiqb Rajpoot
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These were so good! I made them for my family and they loved them. The pastry was perfect and the filling was delicious.


Ali akbar Tipu
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I've made these mini pork pies several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The recipe is easy to follow and the results are always delicious.


Tryhard Damgoza
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These mini pork pies were a hit at my last party! The pastry was flaky and the filling was moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making these again.