If savory is in the name, you know you are in for a treat. These Sweet Potato Pies are a twist on the classic meat pies we love so much.
Meat Pie Dough
Yields: Makes dough for 20 pies
Ingredients
- 5¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2½ teaspoons salt
- 1¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ cup lard
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ cups whole milk
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder. Using a pastry blender or 2 forks, cut in lard until mixture is crumbly. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Pour egg mixture over flour mixture, and lightly toss with your hands until a dough starts to form. Knead together twice, and let rest for 10 minutes. Cover and refrigerate until using.
Savory Sweet Potato Pies
Yields: 16 pies
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds sweet potato, cut into ¾-inch cubes
- ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for frying
- ⅓ cup minced red onion
- ½ medium jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- ½ cup canned black beans
- 1½ teaspoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Meat Pie Dough (recipe precedes)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°. Line a baking sheet with foil.
- In a large bowl, combine sweet potato, Cajun seasoning, pepper, salt, and cumin. Spread sweet potato mixture onto prepared pan. Bake, turning frequently, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Add jalapeño and ginger; cook until jalapeño is tender. Remove from heat, and stir in sweet potato mixture, black beans, and cilantro. Let cool completely.
- Cut Meat Pie Dough into 20 pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll 16 pieces of dough to a 5½-inch circle, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Reserve remaining dough for another use. Refrigerate for 10 minutes. Using a 5-inch round cutter, cut rounds from each piece of dough. In a small bowl, whisk together egg and 2 tablespoons water.
- Place 2 tablespoons filling in center of each round. Lightly brush edges with egg wash. Fold dough over filling, and press to seal. Using a fork, crimp along edges of pie. Using a pastry wheel, cut along edges to further seal. Freeze pies before frying.
- In a large Dutch oven, pour oil to a depth of 4 inches, and heat over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 370°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with paper towels, and place a wire rack on top.
- Remove pies from freezer. Using a slotted spoon, gently place pies, 3 at a time, in hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from oil, and let drain on prepared pan.
We have plenty more where that came from. Find out more about our favorite meat pie recipes.
