I just learned that January 23rd is National Pie Day. Instead of a sweet pie, how about a savory meat pie with the complimentary combo of pork and apples to celebrate. Heartland Pork and Apple Pie goes together easily (especially if using refrigerated pie crust) and is great served on these single-digit temperature days. I even tossed in some leftover carrots from a corned beef brisket I made this week.Grateful Prayer Thankful Heart is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. We will only recommend products we use, love or think are informative and helpful.
A little like a pot pie, this savory pie begins with ground pork.
Here’s how to make Pork and apple pie
Add the chopped onion and ground pork to a 10-inch skillet.
Cook the ground pork, onion and celery until the meat is no longer pink.
Drain off fat. Stir in the breadcrumbs, chicken broth, salt, sage and pepper.
Line a 9-inch pie plate with one of the pie crusts, trim.
Spoon the meat mixture into the pie plate. (I tossed in some leftover carrots from a previous meal)
In medium bowl, combine the apples, sugar and allspice. Spoon over the meat mixture.
Place the remaining pie crust over the apple mixture; fold under and crimp.
Cut slits in top crust. Brush with a little milk. Sometimes I sprinkle to top with a little onion powder but this its totally optional.
Bake 35-40 minutes or until golden.
Let baked pie stand 10 minutes before serving.
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Heartland Pork and Apple Pie
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 40 minutes
Standing Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 6
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 pound lean ground pork
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup lower-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground sage
- 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne) (I used black pepper)
- 2 store-bought or homemade pie crusts
- 2 medium tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 Tbs sugar
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- 1 egg plus 1 tablespoon milk for egg wash
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a 10-inch skillet, cook the ground pork, onion and celery until the meat is no longer pink. Drain off fat. Stir in the breadcrumbs, chicken broth, salt, sage and pepper.
Line a 9-inch pie plate with one of the pie crusts, trim. Spoon the meat mixture into the pie plate. In medium bowl, combine the apples, sugar and allspice. Spoon over the meat mixture.
Place the remaining pie crust over the apple mixture; fold under and crimp. Cut slits in top crust. In a small bowl, mix the egg and milk with a fork until combined. Using a pastry brush, apply the wash to the top of the crust.
Bake 35-40 minutes or until golden. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Makes 6 servings @517 calories each
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I've always been a fan of apples and pork, but I've never put them in a pie.
Very clever, and delicious!
I just love Pies like this! this looks so good!
Great photos!!
Well that looks delicious and it's all ingredients I have on hand. Thank you for sharing this! 🙂
Robyn
i love savory pies so much, especially
since i have given up all desserts! i
can't wait to try this. thank yo!
I don't eat meat, but that cranberry orange cornbread sounds yummy! Might have to make that this weekend. Have a good day. Tammy
that looks wonderful and pie sounds great…might have to celebrate
A very hearty sounding meal for the cold weather we are having.
Oh-That sounds like something these boys would gobble down. I am saving this to my files, Lorraine- thanks-xo Diana
Your family is so fortunate to have a cook like you in their family. This pork and apple pie looks incredible, especially near the dinner hour. Thank you for sharing the recipe with us.
That sounds delicious! we always have apple sauce with pork so my lot would love this.
Sounds really good. I like apples and pork together, and anything wrapped in a flaky crust, well, you know it will be delicious! xo
What a lovely little bit of serendipity. I got up extra early this morning to find a recipe for something to bring to a potluck luncheon tomorrow – needing to shop and cook this evening after work. This will be perfect, as I will be able to make it this evening and bake it just before going to the luncheon. Thank you!
This looks and sounds so yummy, pork and apples go so well together! What a great recipe! Thanks for sharing.
Blessings,
Sue
Yes, I noticed it was Pie Day. There seems to be a different food to celebrate every day now! That looks like a real family pie and so delicious with the apples and all. Happy Pie Day!
Happy Pie Day! Ha! This pie sounds wonderful, apples work so well with pork and this looks delicious! I love savory pies!
What an interesting recipe! I should try a meat pie for a change. And when I was on pic monkey I saw the vintage roses. 🙂
National Pie Day? I didn't even know such a thing existed! That is definitely cause for celebration!
This looks amazing and is such a tasty combination of ingredients! Happy Pie Day:@)