Emeril's Pork Pies (Emeril Lagasse) |
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Prep Time: 75 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 90 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
1 teaspoon vegetable oil |
1 pound ground italian or any spicy pork sausage |
1 cup chopped onions |
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper |
1/2 cup chopped celery |
salt |
essence, recipe follows |
cayenne |
freshly ground black pepper |
1 tablespoon chopped garlic |
1 tablespoon flour |
1 cup water |
1/4 cup chopped green onions |
1 cup cooked long grain white rice |
4 ounces grated maytag white cheddar cheese |
1 recipe pastry, recipe follows |
3 cups flour |
1 1/2 teaspoons salt |
3/4 teaspoon baking powder |
6 tablespoons solid vegetable shortening |
1 egg |
2/4 cup milk |
solid vegetable shortening for deep-frying |
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika |
2 tablespoons salt |
2 tablespoons garlic powder |
1 tablespoon black pepper |
1 tablespoon onion powder |
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper |
1 tablespoon dried oregano |
1 tablespoon dried thyme |
Directions:
1. Heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet and brown the sausage, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the onions, bell peppers, celery, salt, Essence, cayenne, and black pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are wilted, 10 to 12 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Dissolve the flour in the water and add to the meat mixture. Stir until the mixture thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the green onions and rice. Mix well and let cool. Stir in the cheese.
2. Pastry for Pork Pies:
3. Sift the flour, salt, and baking powder into a mixing bowl. Cut in the shortening unit it resembles coarse meal. In a small bowl, beat the egg with the milk. Gradually add the egg mixture to the flour mixture, working it to make a thick dough. Divide the dough into 12 equal portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough pieces into thin rounds, about 5 inches in diameter. Put about 1/4 cup of the mixture in the center of each round, fold over and crimp the edges with a fork. Heat the shortening a deep pot or an electric deep-fryer to 360 degrees F. Fry the pies, two to three at a time, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.
4. Yield: 12 small pies
5. Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
6. Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
7. Yield: 2/3 cup
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