Pork pies are a staple across the UK, but the Melton Mowbray Pork Pie is arguably the most renowned. For those looking to personalise the taste and texture of this British favourite, making them from scratch is definitely worth a try. With a plethora of recipes available, a food and flavour expert has disclosed the simplest recipe that requires just a few ingredients.
Phil Bianchi, food and flavour expert at The Gift of Oil, shared his method exclusively with Express.co.uk , suggesting that sometimes it's best to take shortcuts with the pastry.
To enhance the flavour, infused oils can add a powerful punch without making the recipe too complex. Ingredients 450g minced pork Half an onion, peeled and roughly chopped Sage, thyme, salt and pepper Garlic-infused olive oil Pre-made dough One egg, beaten Caramelised onion-infused balsamic to serve Method Start by preparing the filling. Put the onion and minced pork into a food processor and pulse four or five times.
Add the seasonings and pulse again to mix the ingredients. Preheat your oven to 175C and lightly coat a muffin tin with garlic-infused olive oil. Roll out the ready-made dough on a floured surface until it's thin, then cut out larger circles that will cover the bottom and sides of the muffin tray sections.
Then, cut out slightly smaller circles for the pie tops to be used later. Place the pie bottoms in each hole of the muffin tray and fill each one with about two tablespoons of the meat mixture. Top with the smaller doug.
