Difficulty: Medium | Serves: 4-6
A true taste of early American ingenuity, Muggety Pie was a savory, rich dish made from offal (organ meats) encased in a flaky, golden crust. 🏺✨ In 18th-century America, where nothing went to waste, this dish was a frugal yet flavorful way to make use of every part of the animal. Slow-cooked, well-seasoned, and encased in pastry, Muggety Pie was a staple in frontier kitchens and taverns, offering comfort and sustenance to hardworking settlers. 🍽️🔥
Ingredients For Muggety Pie
🔥 For the Filling:
☑ 1 lb mixed offal (heart, kidneys, liver) or substitute with beef/pork 🥩
☑ 1 tablespoon🥄 butter or suet 🧈
☑ 1 onion, finely chopped 🧅
☑ 2 carrots, diced 🥕
☑ 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
☑ 1 teaspoon🥄 dried thyme or sage 🌿
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 salt 🧂
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 black pepper 🌶
☑ ½ cup beef or vegetable stock 🍲
☑ ½ cup red wine or ale 🍷 (optional)
☑ 1 tablespoon🥄 flour (for thickening)
🔥 For the Pastry:
☑ 2 cups flour 🌾
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 salt 🧂
☑ ½ cup butter or lard, chilled 🧈
☑ 5 tablespoons🥄 cold water 💧
👩🍳 Cooking Steps For Muggety Pie
🔥 Step 1: Prepare the Filling
1️⃣ If using offal, rinse thoroughly and soak in cold water with a splash of vinegar for 30 minutes to remove bitterness.
2️⃣ Dice the meat into small pieces and sauté in butter or suet until browned.
3️⃣ Add onions, garlic, carrots, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for 5 minutes.
4️⃣ Sprinkle in flour, stir, and add stock (and wine/ale if using).
5️⃣ Simmer for 30-40 minutes until thickened and tender.
🔥 Step 2: Make the Pastry
1️⃣ In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in butter or lard until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
2️⃣ Add cold water gradually, kneading into a firm dough. Chill for 30 minutes.
🔥 Step 3: Assemble & Bake the Pie
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2️⃣ Roll out half the pastry and line a pie dish. Fill with the cooked offal mixture.
3️⃣ Cover with the remaining pastry, seal the edges, and make a small vent in the center.
4️⃣ Bake for 40-45 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
🔥 Step 4: Serve & Enjoy!
1️⃣ Let the pie rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
2️⃣ Serve warm with pickled vegetables or mashed potatoes for a true colonial meal!
🏺 Muggety Pie: The Resilient Frontier Dish! 🥧🔥
Once a kitchen necessity, Muggety Pie is a forgotten slice of culinary history that showcases early American resourcefulness. Whether made with traditional offal or a modern twist, this rich, comforting dish deserves a spot back on the table!
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