For 6 people

1. 1 1/2 lb lean pork, minced
2. 1 slice white bread, dipped in milk
3. 1 small onion, chopped
4. 1 clove garlic, crushed
5. 1/2 tsp salt
6. a pinch of ground pepper and nutmeg
7. 1 egg
8. 1 egg yolk
9. 1 tsp butter for greasing dish

Place minced pork in medium sized bowl.

Break bread in small pieces and add. Then add onion, garlic, seasoning and whole egg. Mix well and set aside until the pastry crust is prepared. Pastry crust

1. 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour, 1/4 cup butter
2. 1/4 cup shortening, 1/2 cup cold water

Place flour in a large bowl, add butter and shortening, blend for one minute, no longer, in pastry blender. Add cold water gradually, until the pastry holds its shape. Turn out on floured working surface. Roll out half of the pastry and line a 9” tart dish (greased).

Pour in prepared mixture. Roll out the remaining pastry and place on top. Flute edges by pinching two halves together tightly.

Brush on egg yolk and bake in preheated (10 minutes) 400’F oven for 30-35 minutes or until top is brown.

Restaurant La Perle des Vosges
Recommended Alsace wine : Sylvaner, Pinot Blanc
or Pinot Noir