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TITLE TOURTIÈRE AUX SAUMON/ Canadian Salmon Pie
(pronounced: tour-tee-air oh soh-mohn, the 'n' in 'mohn' is almost silent.)
HISTORY This recipe is one from the Madawaska Historial Society's REUNION FAMILIES' FAVORITE RECIPES. Copies of the cookbook may be ordered directly from the Historical Society, Madawaska, Maine 04756. This recipe is a Pelletier Family Reunion recipe which comes from Jeanniine Pelletier Anderson. 
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 large can or 1 lb red salmon
  • 6 to 8 potatoes (4 cups)
  • pepper to taste
  • crust for 2 pies
  • 2 medium onions
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoon butter
PREPARATION Cook potatoes and onions in a small amount of water. Drain and reserve liquid. Add 4 tablespoons butter and seasoning. Mash vegetables. Add salmon and mash until light, adding liquid if mixture seems too heavy. Place mixture in an 8-inch or 9-inch pie crust. Dot with remaining butter. Cover with top crust and seal edges. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 30 minutes or until the crust is golden.

To be eaten hot or freeze for future meal. Excellent reheated. Try putting cheese in one pie, delicious, or serve with white sauce to which 2 cups of peas have been added. Makes 2 pies.

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