{"id":7766,"date":"2025-09-02T13:13:01","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T17:13:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tasteofcotswolddowns.com\/?p=7766"},"modified":"2025-09-02T13:13:02","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T17:13:02","slug":"hand-raised-pork-pie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tasteofcotswolddowns.com\/?p=7766","title":{"rendered":"Hand Raised Pork Pie"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This recipe uses the traditional hand-raising method to form individual pies using a canning jar as a mold. The hot water crust is sturdy enough to hold its shape during baking, resulting in a crisp pastry that encases a savory filling and rich, flavorful jelly.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-7768\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"7768\" data-servings=\"4\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-lemon-limes-recipe\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-template-ll-container\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-ll-header\">\n        <div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n            <div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/tasteofcotswolddowns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pork-pie-3-255x255.jpg\" class=\"attachment-220x220 size-220x220\" alt=\"Hand Raised Pork Pie\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tasteofcotswolddowns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pork-pie-3-255x255.jpg 255w, https:\/\/tasteofcotswolddowns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pork-pie-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tasteofcotswolddowns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pork-pie-3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tasteofcotswolddowns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pork-pie-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/tasteofcotswolddowns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pork-pie-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tasteofcotswolddowns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pork-pie-3-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/tasteofcotswolddowns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pork-pie-3-1440x1440.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/tasteofcotswolddowns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pork-pie-3-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/tasteofcotswolddowns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pork-pie-3-780x780.jpg 780w, https:\/\/tasteofcotswolddowns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pork-pie-3-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/tasteofcotswolddowns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pork-pie-3-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/tasteofcotswolddowns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pork-pie-3-370x370.jpg 370w, https:\/\/tasteofcotswolddowns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pork-pie-3.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 220px) 100vw, 220px\" \/><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Individual Hand Raised Pork Pies<\/h2>\n        \n        <div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>This traditional British Pork Pie recipe is a classic! It\u2019s made with \u2018Hot Water Crust Pastry\u2019, filled with chopped, seasoned pork and finished with savoury gelatin.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"wprm-ll-main-meta\">\n            <div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-7768 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"7768\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">Pies<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">45<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hr<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-custom-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-custom-time-label\">Chilling <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-custom_time wprm-recipe-custom_time-hours\">3<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hours<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-custom_time-unit wprm-recipe-custom_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hrs<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-custom_time wprm-recipe-custom_time-minutes\">30<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-custom_time-unit wprm-recipe-custom_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">5<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hours<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hrs<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"wprm-template-ll-buttons\">\n            <a 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data-description=\"Individual Hand Raised Pork Pies\" data-repin=\"\" role=\"button\" style=\"color: #ffffff;background-color: #000000;border-color: #000000;border-radius: 0px;padding: 10px 40px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-pin wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-pin-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\">Pin Recipe<\/a>\n            \n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"wprm-ll-equipment-ingredients\">\n        <div id=\"recipe-7768-equipment\" class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"7768\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-equipment-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"\">Equipment<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\"><\/div><\/h3><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment wprm-recipe-equipment-list\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">4 Jam jars as molds<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n        \n        <div id=\"recipe-7768-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-7768-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"7768\" data-servings=\"4\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Ingredients<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\"><\/div>&nbsp;&nbsp;<div class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-container wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-7768-container wprm-toggle-container wprm-toggle-buttons-container wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"--wprm-toggle-button-accent: #666666;--wprm-toggle-button-radius: 80px;\"><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle wprm-toggle-active\" data-multiplier=\"1\" data-servings=\"4\" data-recipe=\"7768\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 1x\">1x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"2\" data-servings=\"4\" data-recipe=\"7768\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 2x\">2x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"3\" data-servings=\"4\" data-recipe=\"7768\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 3x\">3x<\/button><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the hot water crust pastry<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">200<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ml<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Water<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">75<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">grams<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Butter unsalted<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">75<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">grams<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Lard or Crisco Shortening<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">450<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">grams<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">All-purpose flour<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Kosher salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Egg &#8211; beaten<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Canola oil<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the pork pie filling<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">400<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">grams<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Ground pork<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">100<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">grams<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Pork belly, ground<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Kosher salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Black pepper freshly ground<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Mace<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"14\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Ground nutmeg<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">To make the egg wash<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"16\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Eggs &#8211; large<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"17\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Water<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"18\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">pn<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Salt<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the pie jelly<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"20\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Gelatin leaves<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"21\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Chicken stock &#8211; warmed<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"22\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Salt to taste<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"23\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Ground white pepper to taste<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"wprm-ll-instructions\">\n        <div id=\"recipe-7768-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-7768-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"7768\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\"><\/div>&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">To make the hot water pastry<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-7768-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Place the water, butter and shortening in a  saucepan and heat until everything is melted. Bring to a low boil.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-7768-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a large heatproof bowl add the flour, salt and beaten egg. Mix together with a knife or pastry cutter..<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-7768-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the contents of the saucpan and mix together with a wooden spoon.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-7768-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Tip the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead into a nice shiny smooth dough.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-7768-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Invert the four jam jars on the work surface and lightly brush the bottom and sides with the canola oil.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-7768-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Set aside 1\/3 of the pastry wrapped in cling film for use as lids.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-7768-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Roll out the reamining pastry to about 1\/4 inch thickness.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-7768-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Cut 6 inch circles and lay them over the bottom of the jam jars being careful not to make it too thin avoiding holes and tears. If you have any holes, simply reroll and form again over the mol (jam jar).<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-7768-step-0-8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Cut strips of parchment paper to the same width as the pastry on the side of the mold. Wrap the parchment around the pastry and secure with kitchen twine just tight enough to keep it in place. Tidy up what is now the top edge of the pastry to make it even. Place the molds in the fridge for 30 minutes, long enough for the pastry to firm up.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Prepare the pork pie filling<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-7768-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat the oven to 325\u00baF with a rack in the center position<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-7768-step-1-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the pork and pork belly to a large bowl. Season with the salt, pepper, mace and nutmeg. Mix well.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-7768-step-1-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Remove the pastry molds carefully from the jam jars and invert  onto a baking sheet lined with parchment. They pastry will be stiff so be careful not  to crack it. Some people use cling film instead of the canola oil to make the pastry easier to remove.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-7768-step-1-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Fill the pastry cases almost to the top, packing it well but again do not press so hard the case cracks.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-7768-step-1-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">From the remaining pastry roll out lids to a diameter only slightly larger that the base of the jam jars to get a good fit. Cut a small hole about 1\/4&quot; in the center of the lids and place them on the pies. Crimp around the top to seal.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-7768-step-1-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Makie an egg wash with the egg, a little water and a pinch of salt. Brush the pies all over.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-7768-step-1-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Bake for 50 minutes to an hour. The internal temperature when done should be 175\u00baF.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-7768-step-1-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Remove from the oven and while hot, egg wash again.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Prepare the gelatin<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-7768-step-2-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Soak the gelatin in cold water for 15 minutes.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-7768-step-2-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the gelatin to the chicken stock and warm in a pan. Set aside to cool then season with salt and pepper to taste.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-7768-step-2-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">With the help of a small funnel pour the gelatin into the hole in the pie lid. Add as much as you can, giving it a chance to run down inside the pie filling any gaps<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-7768-step-2-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Place in a cool place to set.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n    \n    \n    \n    <div class=\"wprm-ll-meta\">\n        \n        \n        \n        <div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-tags-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Afternoon tea, Lunch, Main Course, Salad<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">British<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-keyword-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-keyword-label\">Keyword: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword wprm-block-text-normal\">hand raised pastry, picnic, pork, pork pie<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This recipe uses the traditional hand-raising method to form individual pies using a canning jar as a mold. 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