Quebec-Style Tourtière with Ground Pork and Spices

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-23 · Updated 2026-06-23

A traditional meat pie from Quebec featuring seasoned ground pork encased in a flaky pastry crust, perfect for festive dinners. This french-inspired pork ready in about 95 minutes pairs ground pork, medium, finely chopped yellow onion, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground pork
• 1 medium, finely chopped yellow onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 6 tbsp, cold and cubed unsalted butter (for crust)
• 1, beaten for egg wash egg

Instructions

1. Step 1: To prepare the crust, place 2 cups all-purpose flour in a large bowl. Add 6 tbsp cold cubed unsalted butter. Using a pastry cutter or fingers, blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Step 2: Gradually add 1/2 cup cold water, mixing gently until a dough forms. Shape into a ball, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 finely chopped yellow onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
4. Step 4: Add 1 lb ground pork, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground allspice, 1/4 tsp ground cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat, for 8-10 minutes until fully cooked and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
5. Step 5: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out half the dough on a floured surface into a 9-inch circle and place in a pie dish. Fill with the pork mixture.
6. Step 6: Roll out the remaining dough and cover the pie, sealing the edges by pinching. Brush the top with 1 beaten egg for shine.
7. Step 7: Bake for 45-50 minutes until the crust is golden brown. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.