Flipper Pie is a traditional Newfoundland dish that brings together the rich flavors of the sea with hearty, comforting ingredients. This cherished recipe, sourced from a collection of Newfoundland fundraising cookbooks from the 60s, 70s, and 80s, offers a unique taste of the province’s culinary heritage. Made with seal flippers, this pie is a testament to Newfoundland’s resourcefulness and connection to the ocean.
In this recipe, you’ll learn how to prepare a delicious Flipper Pie from scratch. The process starts with slow-cooking the seal flippers until they are tender, then combining them with a savory mixture of onions, carrots, and potatoes. This filling is seasoned with traditional spices and herbs, then encased in a flaky, golden pastry crust. The result is a rich, flavorful pie that is both satisfying and steeped in Newfoundland tradition.
We provide clear instructions and tips to ensure your Flipper Pie turns out perfectly. Whether you’re familiar with Newfoundland cuisine or trying it for the first time, this recipe will guide you in creating an authentic and delicious dish that celebrates the island’s culinary past.
Flipper Pie Recipe:
4 seal flippers
1 L water
500 ml soda
125 ml fat pork, diced
1 cup milk
2 onions, chopped
5 ml salt
60 ml flour
250 ml cold water
5 ml Worcestershire sauce
Soak flippers in 1 L of water and soda.
Trim off excess fat. dry flippers and dip in seasoned flour.
Brown in pork fat. Add onions and make a gravy of flour, water, and sauce. Pour over flippers.
Cover and bake at 160 C for 2-3 hours.
Make a pastry and cover the flippers.
Bake at 220 c for 30 minutes.
Serves 6-8.
