Canada: Tourtiere Pork Pie

3 c Mashed potatoes

3 lb Lean pork, ground

1 c Water

1/4 ts Nutmeg

1/4 ts Allspice

1 tb Salt

1/4 ts Pepper

1/2 c Onion, chopped

Pastry for 2 (2 crust) pies In a saucepan, combine the ground pork, water, nutmeg, allspice, salt, pepper and onion. Cook over moderate heat for 30 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking. Remove from heat; add the mashed potatoes; and mix well. Cool. Fill two pastry-lined plates;adjust top crusts, slashing pastry to allow for the steam to escape as the pies bake. Bake in a hot oven, 425 degrees F., For 40 minutes. Serve hot or cold.