The Ugliest Pie I’ve Ever Made || Stories & Supper from my Appalachian Kitchen || September 2025

Today in the kitchen, I set out to make a classic chicken pot pie but the crust had other plans. It crumbled, it cracked, and it just might be the ugliest pie I’ve ever made. But here’s the thing: it still tasted absolutely delicious! That’s the heart of down home REAL cooking — food doesn’t have to be perfect to bring comfort and joy. Come sit a spell in the kitchen with me as I share not just the recipe, but the stories that make this kind of home cooking special. Thank you for laughing and cooking along with us — your support means more than you know 💛 Be sure to also check out our good friends over at Sheraton Park Farms, if you love our content here I know you’ll love them as well! Pie Crust 2 1/2 cups AP flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup lard (or shortening) 1 egg, beaten 1 tbsp vinegar Cold water Combine flour and salt, cut in lard. In a measuring cup, beat egg, add vinegar, add enough cold water to equal 1 cup. Add enough liquid to dough that it starts sticking together (start with 4-5tbsp). Dont handle dough too much. Makes 2 9” pie crusts. Chicken pie 2–3 cups shredded cooked chicken (leftover works great) 2 cups chicken broth (or more if needed for consistency) 1 cup milk or cream 4 tbsp butter 2 carrots, diced 1 cup frozen peas (or fresh if in season) 1–2 cloves garlic, minced 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste) 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 double pie crust (homemade or store-bought) Instructions Preheat oven to 400°F Sauté vegetables Make the roux Slowly whisk in chicken broth, then milk/cream. Stir until thickened Add chicken & peas More mixture into skillet. Lay pie crust over top Brush with egg wash for golden color. Bake 25–30 minutes until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool for 10 minutes before serving Here is a list of our more in depth chicken processing videos if you’re interested! https://youtu.be/PGeibnpzfPM https://youtu.be/T0GvJ0SWJR4 https://youtu.be/mVuL3cO_-1M https://youtu.be/01GjULys064 https://youtu.be/lfkGz35etqo Follow us on our official Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/share/CJ5AgCV613gVgAbJ/?mibextid=LQQJ4d Join our Facebook community group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639624823908914 Shop our favorites here! https://truegritappalachianways.com/shop-my-favorites/ The best way to support the channel: please share this video and watch more below! Thank you! Food Preservation Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnKpaj6ZJDIoSXiNrrwyoS6v2nsZEv0a8 Farm Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnKpaj6ZJDIpq-1DgHxz_-ZOsk7MWaOxA Gardening Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnKpaj6ZJDIowwC1Refr3PX28dOT3I1Yq Cooking Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnKpaj6ZJDIrhfM0GAMF2KDhNhHZTyJpw Follow us on our official Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/share/CJ5AgCV613gVgAbJ/?mibextid=LQQJ4d Join our Facebook community group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639624823908914 Instagram: https://instagram.com/truegrit_appalachianways?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Contact us: truegritappalachianways@gmail.com Please allow us at least 2 weeks to get back to you, thank you! Write us: P.O. Box 138 Lawsonville, NC 27022 #ChickenPotPie #AppalachianCooking #CastIronCooking #TrueGritAppalachianWays