15th Century Meat Pie

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From a manuscript in the British Library known as Harleian 479, dating from around 1420; recipe adapted.

Time to Prepare this Recipe 1 hours Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 50 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 208 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 8 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds pork or veal, cubed
1 1/2 cups water
1 x pastry for 8 inch double pie crust
6 tablespoons dates chopped
6 tablespoons currants
2 teaspoons salt
5 each saffron threads
3/4 teaspoon ginger ground
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon mace ground
1/4 teaspoon cloves ground
3/4 cup red wine
1 tablespoon wine vinegar
10 each egg yolks

Directions

In saucepan, simmer meat in water 20 minutes.

Drain.

Line 8 inch square baking dish with pastry.

In bowl, combine meat, dates and currants.

Place meat mixture into pastry-lined dish.

In bowl, combine salt, saffron, ginger, pepper, mace, cloves, wine, vinegar and 9 egg yolks, reserving 1 yolk, and pour over.

Cover with top crust, crimp well, make triangular cuts in center and fold tips back.

Beat reserved yolk (save whites for another use) and brush on crust.

Bake at 375 degrees F until crust is browned and meat is heated through, 25-30 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 147g
Amount per Serving
Calories 208 36% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.0g13%
 Saturated Fat 3.0g15%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 73mg24%
Sodium 642mg27%
Total Carbohydrate 7.0g2%
 Dietary Fiber 1.0g3%
 Sugars 5.0g
Protein 25.0g50%
Vitamin A 0%  Vitamin C 17%
Calcium 3%  Iron 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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