British Pie Week: Top Sheffield chef reveals secret to crafting the perfect pie

A top Sheffield chef has revealed the secret to crafting the perfect pie.
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Andy Burns, executive head chef for True North pubs in the city, made the culinary revelation today as the nation marks British Pie Week.

He said: “Our perfect pie recipe is top secret, so we can’t share too much!

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"But, what I will say is that it’s all down to the right measurements of ingredients alongside precise timings for mixing and baking.”

British Pie Week will be back between March 7 and March 12 this year.British Pie Week will be back between March 7 and March 12 this year.
British Pie Week will be back between March 7 and March 12 this year.

Asked what his favourite pie is and why, he said: “It’s too tough to choose! But the limited edition cod cheek, leek, and stilton pie at The Broadfield (Abbeydale Road) has got to be up there… oh and I can’t wait to try the bbq beef brisket and mac n cheese pie that The Crown & Anchor (Barugh Green) are putting on after asking their customers what they’d like to see.”

*Check out our recommendations for the best places to get a pie in the city here