Chawetty's (15th Century Meat Pie) Recipe

• 1 1/2 lb Pork or possibly veal, cubed
• 1 1/2 c. Water Pastry for 8" double pie crust
• 6 Tbsp. Minced dates
• 6 Tbsp. Currants
• 2 tsp Salt
• 5 x Saffron threads
• 3/4 tsp Grnd ginger
• 3/4 tsp Black pepper
• 1/2 tsp Grnd mace
• 1/4 tsp Grnd cloves
• 3/4 c. Red wine
• 1 Tbsp. Wine vinegar
• 10 x Egg yolks

Directions