Irish Pork Ciste (Pork & Apple Casserole Pie)

Irish Pork Ciste is a traditional Irish dish that combines the flavors of pork, apples, and pastry in a comforting casserole pie. It is often enjoyed during the autumn season when apples are in abundance.

This is high protein and non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 160 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Irish Pork Ciste (Pork & Apple Casserole Pie)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Irish Courses: Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Non Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 120 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 2 hrs 40 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2700

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 800 gram Pork shoulder
• 2 medium Onion
• 4 clove Garlic cloves
• 3 medium Carrots
• 2 medium Cooking apples
• 50 gram Plain flour
• 50 gram Butter
• 500 ml Beef stock
• 3 sprig Fresh thyme
• 1 sheet Puff pastry
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Season the pork shoulder with salt and black pepper.
3. Heat oil in a large pan and sear the pork shoulder until browned on all sides.
4. Remove the pork from the pan and set aside.
5. In the same pan, sauté the onions, garlic, and carrots until softened.
6. Add the flour and butter to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes.
7. Gradually add the beef stock while stirring continuously.
8. Return the pork to the pan along with the thyme sprigs.
9. Cover the pan and transfer to the preheated oven.
10. Cook for 2 hours or until the pork is tender.
11. Remove the pork from the pan and shred it using two forks.
12. Return the shredded pork to the pan.
13. Peel and slice the apples, then add them to the pan.
14. Roll out the puff pastry and place it over the pan, trimming any excess.
15. Beat the egg and brush it over the pastry.
16. Make a small slit in the center of the pastry to allow steam to escape.
17. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.
18. Allow the pie to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 15g

Protein 25g50%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.