A perfect turkey pie? Any ideas, please?

icandream

Thanks - I'll take a look at those websites.

I like the idea of combining milk and stock, ubamother. I don't want a really creamy sauce, so this seems a good halfway house.

So no base, then? I guess that gets over the problem of a soggy base, which is what has put me off making pies before as it always seems to happen to mine!

squeaky

Soggy bases come from soggy fillings

One way round this is if you are using meat done as a casserole or stew sort of thing, is to lift all the meat out with a slotted sppon and set it aside.

Then set most of your gravy aside and leave about two tablespoon's worth per individual pie (or portion) in the pan. Two choices now - simmer moderately until it reduces and thickens (may need more of your gravy) or add some cornflour mixed with water and thicken it that way. It needs to be really thick - like custard.

Pour this onto your meat to coat it, stirring well,before adding it to your pie.

Use the gravy you set aside as the gravy for the meal.


Another one... Tin of tomatoes, chopped, poured onto a frying pan in which you have some mixed herbs half an onion and one (to four) clove(s) of garlic just turning golden. Simmer this moderately, stirring frequently, until all the "loose juice" has disappeared. Again, coat your diced/cubed/chopped turkey with it before putting into your pie.

icandream

Thanks, Squeaky: I think I do make the fillings too wet, as I'm always worried it's going to be too dry! Many thanks for your suggestions.

sexykellylovespink

has anyone got a recipe for turkey and leek or turkey and ham pie thanks kelly x

kunekune

Not as such ...

But what I would do is make a good white sauce, flavoured with bay leaf or something. Mix in the turkey, ham and if you have it, leek sweated in butter. Spread it in the bottom of a good pie tin, cover with shortcrust or puff pastry, and bake.

Yum. On my menu for a day or two ahead.

xjoannexxx

http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/turkey-recipes/turkey-and-sweet-leek-pie

Am making this for tea tomorrow its lovely

thriftlady_2

kunekune wrote: »

Not as such ...

But what I would do is make a good white sauce, flavoured with bay leaf or something. Mix in the turkey, ham and if you have it, leek sweated in butter. Spread it in the bottom of a good pie tin, cover with shortcrust or puff pastry, and bake.

Yum. On my menu for a day or two ahead.

That's what I would do too

Penelope_Penguin

xjoannexxx wrote: »

http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/turkey-recipes/turkey-and-sweet-leek-pie

Am making this for tea tomorrow its lovely

We're having this today, too :j

As this has fallen from the front page of OS, I'll add it to the existing thread of turkey pie recipes to keep ideas together

Penny. x

gt568

I'm going to make a turkey pie...

The pastry...do I need to pre cook it or can the filling go in on top of the raw pastry?

I've got shortcrust.

quintwins

i make loads of pies and i never pre cook mine hth