Pork Pie

A traditional hot-water crust pork pie is not food for the faint-hearted, containing, as it does, a couple of pounds of pork, some bacon, and half a pound of lard. It is not food for everyday, but, once in a while, it should do no harm. Although it does require some time spent in preparation, it is a most satisfying thing to produce. When it is finally turned out of its tin and sliced, it will be the subject of much admiration with its dark golden, meltingly crisp, short pastry (which is be