Real Pork pie is something that's hard to find these days. : Mr Paul's PantryReal Pork pie is something that's hard to find these days.

Step 1

Mince or chop the pork finely

Step 2

Add the seasoning and mix well, hands are the best for this.

Step 3

Set aside in fridge for about an hour for seasonings to permeate.

Step 4

Place flour in a food mixer.

Step 5

Add the lard and salt to the water and bring to the boil then pour into flour.

Step 6

Mix well until a smooth paste is reached. Wrap paste in cling-film and allow to cool to a consistency of modelling clay.

Step 7

Roll out to about 1/2 cm no thinner. line your tin which should be about 10cm across x 5cm deep.

Step 8

Make a ball from the meat mixture and press into the pastry case, and apply a lid rolled out to the same thickness and make a hole in the lid to allow the jelly to be added later.

Step 9

Egg wash the top and Bake at 190c for 40-45 mins

Step 10

When cool enough to handle remove from tin and cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 11

Heat a small amount of chicken stock and dissolve 1 sheet of gelatin then top up the pie.

Step 12

Mis well together, if you have a coffee or spice grinder use that to make sure all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed.

Step 13

Always give a good shake or mix each time you use it as the salt can settle out on standing.