Making a tourtiere is an annual Christmas tradition for many French Canadian families. This venison tourtiere recipe marries the complexities of a meat pie brought together with a special blend of herbs and Cognac, and the rustic simplicity of game meat. The result is a tender meat pie cozy enough to be served on a cold winter's night with nothing more than a bottle of wine to keep it company on the table. ​

Though this dish may not be a traditional French dish, though in France they do, of course, have their version of the pie, but in Quebec, you will find it everywhere during the holidays.