How to Make Mutton Pies

Mutton pies were a luxury on the nineteenth century. Today, they are less usual but no less tasty.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 pint red wine
  • 1/2 pint lamb stock
  • 12 oz lean lamb, finely chopped
  • 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
  • 8 oz mushrooms
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 lb prepared puff pastry (usually found in the freezer section of the grocery store)
  • Beaten egg to glaze

Steps

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    Pour the wine into a large saucepan. Boil until it reduces a third and add the stock.
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    Add the lamb, onions, mushrooms, herbs, and seasonings. Bring all to the boil, then reduce to a simmer. Leave to simmer for half an hour.
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    Strain the liquid (gravy) into a bowl and leave the meat mixture to cool.
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    Preheat the oven at 375ºF.
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    Prepare the pastry by rolling it out. Cut round shapes suitable to line eight small pie dishes, greased. Keep back the other half of the pastry to form the pastry tops.
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    Spoon the meat mixture into each of the pies, distributing evenly. Using a tablespoon, skim the fat from the gravy and place one spoonful on the top of each pie filling.
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    Cut the pastry top shapes and dampen the edges. Attach to each pie, using your fingers or a fork to pinch together and crimp.
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    Use a fork to poke steam holes on the tops of the pies. Brush over each top with the glazed egg.
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    Place in the oven and leave to bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the pastry turns crisp and goes golden in color.
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    Remove the pies from the oven and place them on a wire cooling rack to cool.
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    Serve. These pies are fine hot or cold. If you serve them cold, add pickles. Ketchup is also a great addition.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    Where can I purchase the tins for Scotch pies?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Sometimes you can get them from Costco, Walmart, Superstore, Target, etc. It depends on where you live.
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Things You'll Need

  • Large saucepan
  • Stirring spoon
  • 8 small pie dishes or ramekins
  • Rolling pin
  • Floured board
  • Knife or round cutter of pie size
  • Fork
  • Wire cooling rack

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Updated: September 3, 2020
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Categories: Beef and Lamb
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