Game Pie Recipe
Ingredients:-
500g Willo Mixed Diced Game
( Venison, Pheasant, Partridge, rabbit, mallard)
4 Shallots , finely diced
100g diced Pancetta
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Tsp Dried Thyme
1 Tsp Paprika
2 Tbsp Seasoned Flour
2 Bay Leaves
1 Dessertspoon Redcurrant Jelly
250ml Red wine
250ml Chicken Stock
Pastry : ( Puff or Shortcrust )
If Using Puff— Top Only- 1pkt Rolled Puff Pastry
Shortcrust : Top & Bottom
10oz Plain Flour
5oz Butter/Margarine ( Cubed)
1 Egg Yolk
Pinch of Salt
Egg to glaze
Chilled Water
Filling:
500g Mixed Diced Game
( Venison, Pheasant, Partridge, rabbit, mallard)
4 Shallots , finely diced
100g diced Pancetta
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Tsp Dried Thyme
1 Tsp Paprika
2 Tbsp Seasoned Flour
2 Bay Leaves
1 Dessertspoon Redcurrant Jelly
250ml Red wine
250ml Chicken Stock
Pastry : ( Puff or Shortcrust )
If Using Puff— Top Only- 1pkt Rolled Puff Pastry
Shortcrust : Top & Bottom
10oz Plain Flour
5oz Butter/Margarine ( Cubed)
1 Egg Yolk
Pinch of Salt
Egg to glaze
Chilled Water
Method:
If Using Shortcrust Pastry Begin with making this :
Put flour and cubed butter into a bowl and rub together until it resembles fine breadcrumbs, add a pinch of salt. Add the egg yolk and enough chilled water to combine , until pastry forms a soft ball. Wrap in cling film and chill in fridge.
Dust Mixed game with seasoned flour & paprika.
Heat a large pan , add olive oil and sear off the mixed game until lightly browned., remove from pan.
Lightly brown the cubed Pancetta and finely diced shallots.
Add mixed game back into the pan with the pancetta and shallots , add dried thyme, redcurrant jelly and coat meats. Then add red wine ,chicken stock and bay leaves , bring to boil then reduce heat and allow to simmer for at least an hour. Season to taste.
If using shortcrust remove from fridge and roll out to line pie dish, remember to leave enough for lid. Or roll out your puff pastry lid.
Remove meat from heat and allow to cool slightly.
Once meat has slightly cooled add to pie dish.
Top with Pastry lid ,crimping edges to seal . Glaze with beaten egg .
Bake in pre heated oven 180 c for 35 - 40 minutes , or until golden brown.
Serve with seasonal vegetables and potatoes.