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Nigel Slater's pork pie recipe. Pork Pie. Photograph: Jonathan Lovekin It has never really occurred to me to make my own pork pie. I mean, why would anyone want to, with so many good ones around in the shops? You can't walk more than a hundred yards down the average high street without coming upon a perfectly acceptable version. Well, let me tell you why. I am not always sure about the fillings for some commercial pies. I should explain that I am exceptionally fond of a slice of pork pie. So here I am doing battle with pastry that would be difficult enough to deal with if it was cold, but this stuff is warm and slithery and seemingly incapable of standing up on its own. Seasoning is the make-or-break moment with something like this. What with the stock, the filling and the pastry, making a pork pie is something to file under "a bit of performance". Pork pie 1kg boned pork shoulder250g pork belly250g streaky bacon2 bushy sprigs of thyme2 sage leaves½ tsp ground mace½ tsp ground white pepper2 good pinches ground nutmeg.

Slow-cooked Silverside with Shallots. Medley of Green Vegetables. Squash and Caramelised Onion Tarts. Rooty Chestnut Pies. Milk Chocolate Tart in 50 mins by Andy Bates | Chocolates Professional recipe. Ingredients View the great selection of wines we've chosen to complement this recipe. Hide this message For the shortcrust pastry:225g plain flour, plus extra for dusting75g Adding a mixture of icing sugar and water, butter or cream to a cake or cupcake for a decorative finish. I know this Teach me, please icing sugarPinch of salt150g butter1 free-range egg yolk1 free-range eggFor the filling:450ml single cream600g milk chocolate (over 35% cocoa)150ml whole milk3 free-range eggs Use imperial measurements Method How to make Milk Chocolate Tart 1.

Note: If you're using a food processor, attach the dough blade, add all the ingredients and pulse until the dough comes together in a ball. 2. 3) Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface to 2mm thickness. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Very Orangey Chocolate Refrigerator Cake.