Porky Pie
1 1/2# shoulder pork
3 onions
4 tbsp. shortening
1 1/2 cups hot water
3 tbsp. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. paprika
3 tart apples
1 tbsp. sugar
Grind pork and onions. Fry 5 minutes in oil. Add water, simmer 10 minutes. Stir in flour mixed with a little cold water. Add seasonings. Cook 3 minutes. Peel apples. Cut into thin slices. Sprinkle with sugar. Fill baking dish with layers of apple and meat. Cover with sweet potato biscuits.
Sweet Potato Biscuits: 1 cup flour sifted with 3 tsp. baking powder, 1/2 tsp. salt. Cut into 3 tbsp. shortening and lightly mix with 1 cup lightly (firmly) mashed sweet potatoes. Add 2 cups milk or water. Roll 1/2" thick and cut with biscuit cutter. Place close together and bake at 425 degrees for 40 minutes on to of meat.
Submitted by Fred Smoot
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