12 oz Shortcrust pastry
8 Rabbit joints
8 oz Belly pork, cubed
2 Onions, peeled and chopped
2 Sprigs parsley,
1 Sprig thyme,
3 Sage leaves, and
1 Bayleaf
Tied together with string
1/2 pt Water or chicken stock
Salt and black pepper
Put the rabbit joints, belly pork, onion, herbs and water or stock into a
casserole and season to taste. Cover and cook for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until
the rabbit joints are tender, topping up with water or stock as necessary.
Discard the herbs and turn the stew into a large deep pie dish. Allow to
cool. Set oven to 325/F or Mark 3. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured
surface to form an oval. Damp the edges of the pie dish and put on the
pastry lid, trimming the edges neatly. Use the trimmings for decoration.
Brush the pastry with a little milk or beaten egg to glaze. Increase the
oven temperature to 400/F or Mark 6 and cook the pie for 40 to 50 minutes,
or until the top is goldep brown. Serve with potatoes and swedes mashed
together with butter and milk, carrots and a green vegetable.
Yields
6 Servings