If you want to be sure of exactly what has gone into your mince then choose a whole piece of pork and ask your butcher to mince it for you (most butchers will be happy to do this). Try mixing a ...

Mince pies, once baked, will keep for a few days in an air-tight tin but the bottoms may become soggy. You can make the pastry ahead and freeze it for up to a month so it's ready to roll when you are.