Pork Pie

Instructions

1. 1

   For the pastry, melt the lard in the water. Pour into the flour and mix to a dough. Knead briefly.

2. 2

   Cut off a quarter of the pastry for the lid. Roll out the rest and use it to line a pie tin.

3. 3

   Mix the pork, bacon, and seasonings. Pack into the pastry case.

4. 4

   Roll out the pastry lid and place on top. Crimp the edges to seal. Make a hole in the centre.

5. 5

   Brush with beaten egg.

6. 6

   Bake at 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4 for 1 hour.

7. 7

   While the pie is cooling, dissolve the gelatine in a little hot water and top up with cold water to make a pint.

8. 8

   Pour the gelatine into the pie through the hole in the lid.

9. 9

   Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.