Pastel Escocés de Kilmarnock con Cordero y Cerveza
(Hearty Scottish Kilmarnock Pie with Lamb & Ale)
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abril 21, 2025
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Ingredientes
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500 grams Paleta de cordero
(Corta en trozos del tamaño de un bocado)
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200 ml ale
(a robust Scottish ale or English bitter)
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1 large Cebolla
(Finamente picado)
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1 medium Zanahoria
(En cubos)
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1 stalk celery stalk
(En cubos)
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2 cloves Dientes de ajo
(Picado)
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50 grams plain flour
(All-purpose flour for thickening)
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300 ml Caldo de res
(homemade or good quality boxed)
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500 grams shortcrust pastry
(ready-rolled or homemade)
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30 grams Mantequilla
(Sin sal)
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2 tsp Tomillo Fresco
(or 1 tsp dried thyme)
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1 large Yema de Huevo
(for egg wash)
Sal, to taste
Pimienta negra, to taste
(Corta en trozos del tamaño de un bocado)
(a robust Scottish ale or English bitter)
(Finamente picado)
(En cubos)
(En cubos)
(Picado)
(All-purpose flour for thickening)
(homemade or good quality boxed)
(ready-rolled or homemade)
(Sin sal)
(or 1 tsp dried thyme)
(for egg wash)
Nutrición
- Porciones: 4
- Tamaño de porción: 1 slice (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Fat: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
- Calcium: 70 mg
- Iron: 3.5 mg
Instrucciones
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1 - Prepare the Lamb Filling:
In a large pan over medium heat, melt butter and brown the lamb pieces in batches. Set lamb aside.
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2 - Cook Vegetables:
Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic to the pan and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
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3 - Add Flour and Ale:
Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir well. Pour in ale gradually, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
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4 - Simmer with Stock:
Return lamb to the pan. Add beef stock, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently for 35-40 minutes until meat is tender and sauce thickened.
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5 - Preheat Oven and Prepare Pastry:
Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F). Roll out pastry to fit your pie dish.
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6 - Assemble Pie:
Transfer lamb filling into pie dish. Cover with pastry, sealing edges. Cut a small slit in pastry to release steam. Brush with egg yolk if desired.
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7 - Bake:
Bake pie in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until pastry is golden brown.
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8 - Rest and Serve:
Let pie rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
In a large pan over medium heat, melt butter and brown the lamb pieces in batches. Set lamb aside.
Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic to the pan and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir well. Pour in ale gradually, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
Return lamb to the pan. Add beef stock, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently for 35-40 minutes until meat is tender and sauce thickened.
Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F). Roll out pastry to fit your pie dish.
Transfer lamb filling into pie dish. Cover with pastry, sealing edges. Cut a small slit in pastry to release steam. Brush with egg yolk if desired.
Bake pie in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until pastry is golden brown.
Let pie rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Más información sobre: Pastel Escocés de Kilmarnock con Cordero y Cerveza
Kilmarnock Pie
Kilmarnock Pie is a traditional Scottish savory pie featuring tender lamb shoulder suffused with the rich flavors of ale and fresh herbs. Unlike typical British meat pies, the Kilmarnock Pie uniquely balances the rustic heartiness of lamb with the comforting enveloping buttery shortcrust pastry, reflecting Scotland’s robust culinary traditions. Usually enjoyed during colder seasons, this dish is a celebration of the pastoral ingredients prominent in the Ayrshire region.
Preparation Tips
Use a good quality ale that you enjoy drinking, as its flavors truly elevate the stew. Browning the lamb well is crucial for deepening the flavor profile, and taking your time to simmer gently ensures a moist and supple filling. For a more golden crust, brushing the pastry with egg yolk lends a lovely sheen.
Culinary History & Cultural Significance
Named after the town of Kilmarnock in southwest Scotland, the pie is a humble yet iconic dish local to the area, historically buoyed by ale brewing traditions from lauded local breweries. It's a dish that evokes Scottish hospitality and home-style cooking.
Enjoying Kilmarnock Pie is like tasting a piece of Scotland’s soul, comforting you through its hearty ingredients and lovingly handcrafted crust.
