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Louisiana State Meat Pie

Natchitoches meat pie

Adopted in 2003

Natchitoches meat pie is the state meat pie of Louisiana. The original Louisiana meat pie is believed to have been developed by the Natchitoches Indians and improved upon by the Spanish.

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§170.9. State meat pie

There shall be an official state meat pie. The official state meat pie shall be the Natchitoches Meat Pie. Its use on official documents of the state and with the insignia of the state is hereby authorized.

Acts 2003, No. 607, §1.

One of the official state foods of Louisiana, the Natchitoches meat pie is the best known regional delicacy of North Louisiana. Ingredients include ground beef, ground pork, onions, peppers, garlic, oil, and a pie shell. Natchitoches meat pies are often fried in peanut oil because of peanut oil's high smoking temperature.

Natchitoches meat pie

Meat Pie Filling	Instructions
1 teaspoon shortening	Melt shortening in heavy pot. Add meat. Cook until pink is gone. Add vegetables and season to taste. (Season well, as meat will lose seasoning during frying.) When meat is completely done and vegetables glazed, remove from heat and drain excess liquid. Stir in 1 tablespoon flour. Sift dry ingredients together. Cut in shortening. Beat egg and add to milk. Work gradually into dry ingredients until proper consistency to roll. Break into small pieces and roll very thin,. Cut into rounds using a saucer as a guide. To assemble: Place a large tablespoon of prepared meat along edge and halfway in the center of round dough. Fold the other half over, making edges meet and seal with water. form edges with fork. Drop in deep fat and cook until golden brown. Drain and serve hot. Makes approximately 18. Mrs. L.J. Melder
1 pound ground meat
1 pound ground pork meat
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 pod garlic, minced
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
Salt, black pepper and red pepper to taste
1 tablespoon flour
Meat Pie Crust
1 quart plain flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 eggs
1/2 cup shortening + 1 T
1 cup milk

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Louisiana State Meat Pie

Natchitoches meat pie

Adopted in 2003

Natchitoches meat pie

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