Quebec Pork Pie

Combine water and ground pork in a large saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally to facilitate the breakdown of raw meat. Add diced onion and chopped celery to the mixture, along with a pinch of salt, a bay leaf, ground cloves, and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Continue to cook until the liquid has significantly reduced, approximately 3 hours.

During this time, prepare a separate saucepan to cook the potatoes. Fill it with enough water to cover the potatoes and bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and cook until the potatoes are tender, roughly 10 minutes. Drain the cooked potatoes and mash them with a fork until smooth.

Once the pork is fully cooked, stir in the mashed potatoes to create a combined filling. Transfer this mixture to two 9-inch pie plates, dividing it evenly between the two.

Cover each plate with a bottom crust and flute the edges to seal them tightly. Place these pies in a preheated oven at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and bake until the crusts are golden brown, approximately 45 minutes.