Pork and Apple Pie
INGREDIENTS
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Pastry:
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1 teaspoon salt
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2/3 cup shortening
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1/2 cup boiling water
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Sprinkle salt on top of shortening. Add boiling water and stir until shortening has melted and mixture is well blended. Cool to room temperature.
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Blend together
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1-3/4 cups all purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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Cut in shortening mixture using a pastry blender or fork until a dough forms. Form it into a disc, wrap in plastic and chill thoroughly.
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Filling:
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2 slices bacon, chopped (optional)
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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2 stalks celery, finely chopped
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1/2 teaspoon thyme
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1/2 teaspoon dried sage
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Coarse ground black pepper
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3 Tablespoons all purpose flour
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1 cup low sodium chicken stock
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3/4 cup apple cider
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2 Tablespoons cream
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2 Tablespoons apple jack (optional)
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4 cups cubed cooked pork loin
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2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced
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Cinnamon
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