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📝 Description
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🥘 Ingredients
1-1/2 lb. of rump-steak, 2 or 3 pigeons, 3 slices of ham, pepper and salt to taste, 2 oz. of butter, 4 eggs, puff crust.
👨🍳 Method
Cut the steak into pieces about 3 inches square, and with it line the bottom of a pie-dish, seasoning it well with pepper and salt. Clean the pigeons, rub them with pepper and salt inside and out, and put into the body of each rather more than 1/2 oz. of butter; lay them on the steak, and a piece of ham on each pigeon. Add the yolks of 4 eggs, and half fill the dish with stock; place a border of puff paste round the edge of the dish, put on the cover, and ornament it in any way that may be preferred. Clean three of the feet, and place them in a hole made in the crust at the top: this shows what kind of pie it is. Glaze the crust,--that is to say, brush it over with the yolk of an egg,--and bake it in a well-heated oven for about 1-1/4 hour. When liked, a seasoning of pounded mace may be added.
📜 From Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management (1861). Public domain.
⭐ Reader Reviews
Honest opinions from readers who have explored this book.
I tried this recipe this week, and I must say, the combination of steak and pigeon was more harmonious than I expected. I found the process of assembling the pie to be quite therapeutic, like building a little edible monument to my culinary prowess. The most delightful surprise was how the ham melted and mingled with the pigeon juices, creating a savory, almost sweet glaze that made each bite feel like a little party in my mouth. This pie is a labor of love, best suited for a comfort-seeker with a bit of time on their hands. The puff pastry adds a touch of elegance, but it's the filling that truly shines. I'd recommend serving it with a simple green salad to cut through the richness. The next time I make this, I'll add some pounded mace for an extra layer of flavor. This recipe is a testament to the power of simple, hearty ingredients coming together in a comforting, delicious way.
