what is tourtiere
The History of TourtiÃ¨re. The tourtiÃ¨re is a French-Canadian meat pie that originated in the province of Quebec in Canada as early as 1600. Most recipes for tourtiÃ¨re include ground pork and other ground meats. The tourtiÃ¨re is a traditional part of Christmas and New Yearâs celebrations in Quebec, but the pie is also enjoyed at other times and throughout Canada and the upper midwest and eastern United States.