---NEVER-FAIL PIE CRUST--- 6 c All-purpose flour 1 1/2 ts Baking powder 1 1/2 ts Salt 1 1/2 ts Sugar 2 3/4 c Solid vegetable shortening 2 Egg 1 1/2 ts Cider vinegar 3/4 c Cold water
-FILLING –
1 lb Boneless beef sirloin *
1 lb Boneless pork butt **
1/3 c Ground suet
2 Medium carrots;finely minced
2 Potatoes; cut 1/4 inch cubes
1 Medium onion; finely chopped
1 ts Salt
1 ts Dried thyme
1/4 ts Black pepper; fresh ground
1/4 ts Hot red pepper sauce
ADD LATER
1/2 c Hot water
1/2 c Margarine; melted
Chili sauce; optional
* The Beef should be cut into 1/2 inch cubes. ** The pork should be
coursely ground. NEVER-FAIL PIE CRUST In a large mixer bowl, combine the
flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Add the shortening and beat until the
mixture is crumbly, about 2 minutes. In a small bowl, beat the egg well and
add the vinegar and water. Pour over the flour-shortening mixture and beat
until well combined, about one minute. Form the dough into 6 balls, wrap in
waxed paper and refrigerate overnight. FILLING Preheat the oven to 350 F.
In a large bowl, combine the meats, vegetables and seasonings. With a
knife, divide the mixture into six wedges, like a pie.
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