Emeril's Pork Pies Recipe

• 1 tsp Vegetable oil
• 1 lb Grnd Italian sausage (or possibly any spicy pork sausage)
• 1 c. Minced onions
• 1/2 c. Minced bell pepper
• 1/2 c. Minced celery Salt to taste see * Note Cayenne pepper to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
• 1 Tbsp. Minced garlic
• 1 Tbsp. Flour
• 1 c. Water
• 1/4 c. Minced green onions
• 1 c. Cooked long grain white rice
• 4 ounce Grated Maytag White Cheddar cheese
• 3 c. Flour
• 1 1/2 tsp Salt
• 3/4 tsp Baking pwdr
• 6 Tbsp. Solid vegetable shortening
• 1 x Egg
• 1/4 c. Lowfat milk Solid vegetable shortening for deep-frying

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