This BBQ Pork Pie is a must-try! It’s a comforting dinner with a smoky twist. Inspired by a classic cottage pie, this dish swaps traditional beef for tender, flavour-packed pork mixed with rich barbecue sauce and topped with a generous layer of creamy mashed potatoes. It’s hearty, satisfying, and perfect for cosy family meals when you want something simple but full of flavour. Below is a video and recipe for you.
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Equipment
- Sharp knife
- Chopping board
- Vegetable peeler
- Saucepans x 2
- Stirring spoon
- Colander
- Potato masher
- Baking dish
- Slotted spoon
Ingredients
- Pork mince x 500g
- Onion x 1
- Carrots x 1
- Courgette x 1
- BBQ sauce x 1 – 2 tbsps (I like Dr. Wills)
- Tamari or soy sauce x 2 tbsps
- Honey x 1 tsp
- Chicken stock x 600 – 800 ml
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for the pan
- Potatoes x 600 – 800g
- Butter x 2 knobs
- Egg x 1
Method
- Meanwhile peel and chop the potatoes into quarters.
- Put the large saucepan on a high heat with cold water.
- Add the potatoes to the water and leave to come to the boil.
- Once boiling turn the heat down and leave to simmer for 15 – 20 minutes.
- Once the potatoes are cooked, remove them from the heat and pour into the colander.
- Set to one side.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Start by peeling and slicing the onion.
- Next peel the carrot and the courgette and grate them.
- In the small mixing bowl add the BBQ sauce, honey and tamari.
- Mix these ingredients together and set everything to one side.
- Drizzle the oil over the base and leave the pan to heat up.
- Once the pan is hot add the onions and fry until translucent.
- Add in the carrots and the courgette and fry for a few minutes.
- Now add in the pork mince and fry until it’s browned.
- Pour over the sauce made earlier and stir these ingredients together.
- Pour in the chicken stock, turn the heat down and leave to simmer.
- Pour the potatoes into the large mixing bowl or the saucepan.
- Now add the egg and the butter to the potatoes.
- Then mash until the lumps are gone.
- Remove the pie filling from the heat and using the slotted spoon put the meat and vegetables into the pie dish leaving the gravy in the pan.
- Next spread the mash as evenly as possible on top of the filling.
- Place in the oven for 25 – 30 mins or until the top is golden brown.
- Meanwhile check on the gravy and add more stock if needed.
- Leave it on a low heat to simmer until the cottage pie is cooked.
- Once cooked, serve, add the gravy, vegetables and enjoy.
This BBQ Pork Pie is the ultimate comfort food, combining smoky barbecue flavours with soft, buttery mash for a dish that’s both filling and delicious. It’s perfect for a midweek dinner, meal prep, or feeding a hungry crowd. If you give it a try, I’d love to hear how it turned out for you!
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