UPPER PENINSULA OF MICHIGAN ORIGINAL PASTIES

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These were brought to the UP by Cornish Miners. It is still a very popular dish in the mining communities of the U.P. of Michigan.

Provided by larryvitse

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 large potatoes, cube
1 1/2 lbs flank steaks, cut in small pieces
1 lb pork steak, cut in small pieces
1 large onion, diced
3 1/2 teaspoons salt
black pepper, to teaste
2 tablespoons parsley
1/2 cup rutabagas (optional) or 1/2 cup carrot, diced (optional)
4 -5 cups flour
2 cups lard or 2 cups Crisco
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4-1 cup water

Steps:

  • Cube all of the above ingredients. The filling including the meat is not cooked. Those of us who are Yoopers (originally from the Upper Penninsula know that the meat is never cooked before baking a Pastie!
  • Mix dough like pie crust.
  • Divide into 8 balls.
  • Roll out like a pie crust.
  • Put filling on half of circle. About 1 cup.
  • Crimp like pie crust. Will look like a half circle.
  • Put on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake at 425 degrees for 20 minutes and 375 for 40 minutes.
  • Put slits in top of crust before baking.
  • Let sit about 1/2 hour after baking.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1297.1, Fat 70.3, SaturatedFat 27.2, Cholesterol 146.9, Sodium 1497.6, Carbohydrate 114.6, Fiber 10.1, Sugar 4.4, Protein 49.2

caraus marina
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I've made these pasties several times and they always turn out great. I like to use a different type of meat each time.


Sakhwat
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These pasties were delicious, but they were a bit too greasy for me.


Grt Devon
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I've made these pasties several times and they always turn out great. I like to use a different type of cheese each time.


Monir Hussen
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These pasties were a bit bland, but they were still good.


Gerda Pancerova
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I would make these pasties again, but I would add more salt to the dough.


Whitney Däweritz
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These pasties were easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely make them again.


Mb Mb SIAEM
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I've made these pasties several times and they always turn out great. I like to experiment with different fillings.


Khalifa sani
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These pasties were delicious, but they were a bit too spicy for me.


Diya diya
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I would make these pasties again, but I would use a different type of meat.


Damon
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These pasties were a bit time- consuming to make, but they were worth it.


Sumi Akhter
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I've never made pasties before, but these turned out great.


Khan Ke Jaan
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These pasties were easy to make and very tasty.


Hana Salah
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I would make these pasties again, but I would add more moisture to the filling.


Matome Rangata
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These pasties were a bit dry, but the flavor was good.


Cindy Mavraganis
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I've made these pasties several times and they always turn out great. They're a family favorite.


sarai mughal chanal shaikh
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These pasties were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They were delicious and my family loved them.


davidoks
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My family loved this recipe. It was easy to follow and the pasties turned out great.


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