Apple and Pork Pie ORIGINAL RECIPE Make your crust in the usual manner, spread it over a large deep plate, cut some slices of fat pork very thin, also some slices of apple; place a layer of apples, and then of pork, with a very little allspice, and pepper, sugar, between–three or four layers of each, with crust over the top. Bake one hour. SOURCE The New England Economical Housekeeper, and Family Receipt Book . MODERN ADAPTATION Pie crust enough for a double-crusted pie 2-3 lbs. pork (pork with some fat on it works best) 6-8 tart apples (Granny Smiths or Cortlands work well) ½ c brown sugar 1-2 tsp. allspice 1 tsp. pepper Preheat your oven to 425°F. In a small bowl combine brown sugar, allspice, and pepper. Cut pork into small thin slices, the thinner the better, and set aside. Peel, core and cut apples into thin slices and set aside. Lay your bottom crust into your pie plate and trim to fit. Place a layer of apples in the bottom of your pie plate; sprinkle over a small amount of sugar and spice mixture. Add a layer of pork; sprinkle over a small amount of sugar and spice mixture. Repeat until pie is heaped high! Top with top crust, trim and crimp edges. Cut a few slits in top crust to allow venting. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes, then reduce heat and continue to bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until apples are soft and crust is brown. Enjoy! INGREDIENTS - Pie crust enough for a double-crusted pie 2-3 lbs. pork (pork with some fat on it works best) 6-8 tart apples (Granny Smiths or Cortlands work well) ½ c brown sugar 1-2 tsp. allspice 1 tsp. pepper INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat your oven to 425°F. 2. In a small bowl combine brown sugar, allspice, and pepper. 3. Cut pork into small thin slices, the thinner the better, and set aside. 4. Peel, core and cut apples into thin slices and set aside. 5. Lay your bottom crust into your pie plate and trim to fit. 6. Place a layer of apples in the bottom of your pie plate; sprinkle over a small amount of sugar and spice mixture. 7. Add a layer of pork; sprinkle over a small amount of sugar and spice mixture. Repeat until pie is heaped high! 8. Top with top crust, trim and crimp edges. Cut a few slits in top crust to allow venting. 9. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes, then reduce heat and continue to bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until apples are soft and crust is brown. 10. Enjoy! Non-personal archive pmurad October 29, 2003 at 12:03 AM