15/01/2024
Inspired by one of our customers, here's a warming January recipe to use up your leftover Christmas Goose, Turkey or Ham.
500g of goose breast & leg meat cooked and defrosted
500g cooked ham, diced
1 onions, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2-3 sprigs of fresh thyme
2-3 sprigs of fresh rosemary
150ml chicken or vegetable stock
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
For the pastry:
500g all-purpose flour
250g cold butter, diced
Pinch of salt
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions:
🥧Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F)
🥧Cut the goose meat into chunks, removing the skin and bones. Season with salt & pepper
🥧 In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the olive oil or butter over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic. Sauté until softened.
🥧 Add the diced ham and goose to the pan with onions and garlic. Cook for a few minutes until the ham starts to brown slightly.
🥧 Stir in the fresh thyme and rosemary. Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock. Bring it to a simmer and cook for about 10-15 minutes until the liquid reduces slightly.
🥧 While the filling is cooking, make the pastry. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, diced cold butter, and a pinch of salt. Rub the butter into the flour until you get a breadcrumb consistency. Add a little cold water if needed to bring the dough together. Form the pastry into a ball, wrap it in cling film, and chill it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
🥧 Once the filling has cooled slightly, transfer it to a pie dish or casserole dish.
🥧Roll out 2/3 of the pastry on a floured surface. Use it to cover the pie dish, trimming any excess pastry.
🥧Roll out the remaining pastry to make a lid for the pie. Brush the edges of the pastry in the dish with beaten egg and place the pastry lid on top. Crimp the edges to seal the pie. Use a sharp knife to make a few small slits in the center to allow steam to escape.
🥧Brush the top of the pie with the remaining beaten egg for a golden finish.
🥧Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 50-60 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crisp.
🥧 Serve hot or cold.