Organic Pork Pies with Maple and Coriander

• 2.2 lb organic pork shoulder, cubed (Viandes Biologiques de St-Urbain)
• 12 shallots
• 2 medium carrots
• 3 large Yukon Gold (yellow) potatoes
• 12 radishes
• 12 button mushrooms
• 4 cups litre veal stock
• 2 tablespoons fresh coriander
• 3/4 cup maple syrup (preferably amber syrup for its rich flavour)
• 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
• 4 sheets of 6-inch puff pastry (500 g puff pastry)
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 egg (for brushing)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Aromatics

• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 white onion
• 1 celery stalk
• 1/2 carrot
• 4 oven-safe pie dishes, about 6 inches in diameter

1. Cut pork shoulder into 1½-inch cubes.
2. Sauté in the oil and half the butter.
3. Transfer to small pot with the pre-diced aromatics (garlic, white onion, celery, carrot).
4. Add 150 ml of the maple syrup. Bring to boil, and reduce until thick.
5. Deglaze with sherry vinegar, and add coriander and veal stock. Return to boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 1 hour.
6. Place the shallots in aluminium foil along with the remaining half of the butter and 50 ml maple syrup.
7. Close the foil and bake in 330° C oven for 30 minutes.
8. Remove shallots from oven, and peel.
9. Peel carrots and potatoes, and cut them into ½ inch thick cylindrical shapes.
10. Glaze the carrots (cook in saucepan with a little water, 1 tbsp. maple syrup, and a knob of butter) until still slightly firm. Do the same with the radishes.
11. Remove stems from mushrooms, and sauté the caps only. Set aside with the vegetables.
12. Sauté the potatoes in a little canola oil, then place them in a 350° C oven for about 7 minutes.
13. Be sure the pork is cooked and divide it into the pie dishes. Strain the sauce, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed.
14. Pour sauce into the dishes and add a few coriander leaves.
15. Cut the puff pastry into 4 circles of about 7 inches around.
16. Place pastry rounds on the dishes and pinch the edges.
17. Beat the egg with a fork, and brush pastries with the egg wash.
18. Bake at 350° C for 20 – 25 minutes.
19. Remove from oven and enjoy in good company!