ABOUT OUR PASTIES

A pasty (pronounced pass-tee) is a folded meat and vegetable pie, which apparently originated in Cornwall, England, where it was popular as a hearty, convenient meal to take down into the mines. Most cultures have developed some variation of a pasty, since they really are a nearly perfect food (they would be perfect if they had no calories). Pasties make a convenient, hearty meal all nestled in a delicious wrapper. Most pastry crusts are made using either lard or shortening, and the ratio is generally 1 part fat to 3 parts flour. We use 100% pure butter, and have cut the ratio as far back as we dare, to 1 part fat to 4 parts flour. Our fillings are made using meats that we make ourselves. We use our own smoked beef brisket, corned beef, Canadian bacon, and sausages. Our briskets are Certified Angus beef and we only use the leaner trimmed flats. Slow smoking and curing our own meats takes a lot of time, but it is what makes our pasties different from the rest.

PASTY VARIETIES:

Original: We try to stay close to what the purists call a true pasty. We are, however, guilty of trying to make it with a bit more flavor. Made with smoked brisket, potato, carrots, onion, enough rutabaga to appease the purists, and beef gravy.

Reuben: Our own lean corned beef, slow baked, thinly sliced, and mixed with sauerkraut, natural Swiss cheese, and our own dressing. We add a touch of caraway and rye flour to the crust.

Breakfast: Our own smoked Country Style sausage, potato, eggs, onion and cheddar cheese combine to make a tasty breakfast package.

Ham & Cheese: Good for breakfast or anytime, our own smoked ham, potato and Cheddar cheese - simple and delicious.

Italian: Our own Italian sausage, ricotta, parmesan, mozzarella and pizza sauce. We even add garlic and parmesan cheese to the crust before baking.

Spinach: A meatless version of our Italian. For those who want a tasty meat-free meal (and no lard in the crust)

Southwestern: A Tex-Mex variety that is about as far from a traditional pasty as we go (so far). Our smoked brisket is chopped and mixed with black beans, re-fried beans, onion, cheddar cheese and chunky salsa.

NEW! BBQ Chicken: Made with slow smoked chicken breasts, potatoes, cheddar cheese and Smoke Shack's own BBQ sauce--sure to be a hit!

SAUCES & TOPPINGS:

Beef gravy, our own Russian dressing, pasta sauce, pizza sauce, salsa, hot sauce, sour cream, and even ketchup is available to accompany the pasty of your choice.