Know how to make English pasties?

[beachgirl]

I need to learn how to make the steak and potato kind. Does anyone know how to make them?

[oblongmelon]

I don't even have a clue in hell what these are! lol..
but I'm sure I can figure something out for you..let me go research.

*edit
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/English...es/Detail.aspx

and after reading, they don't sound too hard to make. I would however substitute the lard in the dough for something a bit less artery clogging..say..butter?
Or better yet, buy some prepared dough rounds and use those instead.

[beachgirl]

Thanks so much. My hubby is English and wants me to make him pasties. And I think I will substitute the lard. How nice of you to give the link.

[renovation]

i just wait till go to UP of michigabn and i always stop at Tonys in ST. ignace

[uncledaddy]

That looks good. Gonna have to try that one.

[Jeffbx]

Pasties are a staple food in Northern Michigan - if you've never had one you should give it a try.

Here are a bunch of different variations:

http://www.hu.mtu.edu/vup/pasty/recipes.htm

[beachgirl]

I was wondering if I should pre-cook the meat and the recipes are very helpful. thanks, jeffbx for the variations.

[oblongmelon]

I was wondering if I should pre-cook the meat and the recipes are very helpful. thanks, jeffbx for the variations.

Cook it at least 75% of the way..and drain well.

[beachgirl]

I was told I could freeze these as well. Anyone? And thanks so much for the answer on the meat being cooked. Not too many of the recipes specify what you should do with the filling being precooked or raw.

[Napoleon54]

Cool! I'm always looking for new stuff to try. Thanks for the ideas!

[oblongmelon]

hey i stumbled onto a cooking site today that said that original pasties were products of Wales, a handy meat packet for the miners to take in the mines..and the insides were divided into meat, taters and veggie sections-and the roll of crust on the outside was used for the miners to hold the pasty with their dirty hands instead of holding the entire thing like a sandwich..then they would toss the crust to the mules in mines...interesting fact.

[beachgirl]

That makes sense. I heard they were originated from the miners. My first batch wasn't so hot. I think I will try again next week using different meat. I used a sirloin steak partially cooked. It sort of got leaky. This was my first try though. Thanks for all your help, Oblongmelon!

[ramazank2]

Can you wear them?

[avlena]

meat pies! Graf loves them (ate them all the time in South Africa), and we've been experimenting lately. We just use pre-made pie crust (found in the refrigerated aisle), and make a thick stew of whatever we feel like. The other day we used shredded beef (left over from a crock pot meal), and threw in a bunch of frozen veggies, beef broth, & spiced until it tasted good. The main trick is getting the thickness just right - too thin & the crust doesn't hold up well, too thick & it ends up really dry. Yummy stuff!

[Hopper1]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pasty

Wikipedia is the coolest. I remember watching The Secret Life of ... on food network once explaining pasties(sp?).
Food Network Recipes

[beachgirl]

I bought some frozen vegetable mix for stew. it has potatoes and carrots, onion, celery. i used the pre-made crust and added some ground beef.
I didn't like the ground beef, thinking of using cabbage instead of meat. I think homemade crust works better, too. It is just very time consuming. There are so many things you can stuff these with. So I think the key will be in the dough.