Have any of my fellow US citizens heard of these? So good. Are they only in my part of the country?

Question

We're having English style pastys for dinner tonight. Yummm. These and a salad, and dinner's complete.

How many of you in the US have heard of these? I live in Michigan. One of the churches sell these as a fund raiser. I buy lots, and freeze them. Only $3 apiece, and they're large.

Wonderful things. Pie crust filled with carrots, potatoes, rutabaga, chopped onion, and meat. We usually have ground beef in ours, but you can use any meat. Many used leftover chicken or pork, or whatever. Hubby likes gravy over his.

And yep, I live in the UP.

No, BlueSea, pastys are not pot pies. Not even close.

Answer 1

I have heard of them. My family is from the U.P. - "Home of the Fabulous Pasty" not pastie - :-)
Check out the link: http://www.real-restaurant-recipes.com/pasty-recipe.html
This explains what a pasty is, how they came to be, and how to make one.

Answer 2

I've heard of them, aren't they on the order of a calzone but with fillings like beef stew or beef and mushrooms and the crust is more of a flaky pie crust?

Answer 3

I love a good pasty. I am lucky enough to be able to get these in the midwest.

Answer 4

I have not heard of a PASTYS. Do tell!
Ok, looked it up. Sounds like dough that can have a variety of fillings.

ADDITIONAL
Ah, have you never heard of a PotPie? Those abound in the U.S.

Answer 5

I'm intrigued that you're having PASTY'S for dinner! (smile) Be a little more specific with your question.....

Answer 6

Oh yes! Those lil' buggers are really tasty. You have room for another? Hehe

Answer 7

What is in them?