Middle White Pork Pies

Making your own pork pies from scratch with hot water pastry is deeply satisfying. You can add any fruit or spice to the pork mixture, as the richness of the meat needs balancing with sweetness. I use pork shoulder, as it works well for slow cooking and has a stronger flavour; however, pork leg is a great alternative.

For a dish that has a tendency to dry out, I find the meat from Middle White pigs is more moist than other pork, due to the heavy fat layering, and the fat from these