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Kevin's Potato-topped pork and bacon pie: Today

Kevin's Potato-topped pork and bacon pie
Kevin's Potato-topped pork and bacon pie

A hearty and comforting pie that will wow the whole family.

Ingredients

Serves 4-6 

  • 2 tbsp. oil  
  • 50g butter 
  • 2 large pork chops, diced 
  • 200g bacon, chopped 
  • 2 onions, chopped 
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, chopped 
  • 3-4 carrots, chopped 
  • 40g plain flour 
  • 150ml chicken stock  
  • 250ml porter such as Guinness  
  • 500g leftover mash potatoes 

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 200˚C.  
  2. Place the chicken stock in a saucepan and bring to the boil.  
  3. In a saucepan, over medium to high heat, place the pork pieces and bacon into the pan and cook for 3-5 minutes until caramelised on all sides.  
  4. Add the onions, garlic, carrots, and continue to cook for a further 2-3 minutes.  
  5. Season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle in the flour. Cook the flour for a minute stirring to coat the vegetables.  
  6. Next pour in the Guinness and stock and stir to combine all the ingredients.  
  7. Transfer all the mixture into a ceramic dish and pipe the mash potato over. Add a few knobs of butter if desired and Place in the oven for 20-30 minutes until piping hot and golden brown. 
  8. Serve with some dressed salad greens.