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Hairy Bikers Game Pie Recipe

Hairy Bikers Game Pie Recipe

Craving rich, hearty British comfort food? This Hairy Bikers game pie recipe delivers game meat perfection. Flaky pastry wraps flavorful filling.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Course  Main Dish
Cuisine Traditional British
Servings 6
Calories 720 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 4 tbsp cold butter cubed
  • 4 tbsp cold lard
  • 1 egg yolk
  • ½ cup ice-cold water

Instructions
 

Prepare Shortcrust Pastry

  • Pulse flour, baking powder, salt in processor. Add cold butter and lard. Pulse to breadcrumbs.

Bind the Pastry Dough

  • Add egg yolk and water. Pulse until dough clumps. Shape into disc. Chill 30 minutes.

Brown Game Meat Perfectly

  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in pan. Brown game meat in batches over high heat. Set aside on plate.

Cook Bacon and Aromatics

  • Add bacon to pan. Fry until crisp. Add onions and celery. Cook until golden and softened.

Sauté Mushrooms Golden

  • Add remaining oil. Cook mushrooms until rich brown color develops. Stir frequently.

Build Flavorful Gravy Base

  • Sprinkle flour over vegetables. Stir 2 minutes. Add wine, stock, jelly, bay, thyme. Season well.

Simmer Filling Gently

  • Return all meat to pan. Bring to simmer. Cover and cook 1½ hours until tender. Cool completely.

Blind Bake Pastry Case

  • Roll pastry thinly. Line greased pie dish. Chill 15 minutes. Bake 200°C/400°F with beans 20 minutes.

Fill and Seal the Pie

  • Spoon cold filling into pastry case. Brush edges with egg. Roll puff pastry for lid.

Glaze and Vent Pie

  • Lay pastry lid over filling. Crimp edges. Cut cross in center for steam. Brush with egg.

Bake to Golden Glory

  • Bake 180°C/350°F for 35 minutes. Pastry should be puffed and deep golden. Rest 10 minutes.
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Notes

  • Keep pastry ingredients ice-cold for flake perfection.
  • Brown meat properly—color equals flavor.
  • Cool filling completely to prevent soggy pastry.
  • No game meat? Use beef brisket and pork shoulder.
  • Add juniper berries for true game aroma.
  • Swap wine for stout for deeper malt flavor.
  • Individual pies in ramekins bake 25 minutes.
  • Double glaze pastry halfway for extra shine.
  • Freeze unbaked pies for 3 months convenience.
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