Flipper pie facts for kids
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Flipper pie as served at Woodstock Colonial Restaurant
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| Type | Meat pie |
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| Place of origin | Canada |
| Region or state | Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Main ingredients | Harp seal flippers |
Flipper pie is a special kind of meat pie from Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is made using the flippers of a harp seal. This unique pie is usually eaten in April and May. This time of year is when the annual seal hunt happens.
What is Flipper Pie?
Flipper pie is a lot like a "pot pie." It has seal flippers cooked with vegetables in a thick sauce. This tasty mixture is then covered with a pastry crust. It is a traditional dish in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Where Do the Flippers Come From?
In the past, seal flippers were often a leftover part from the seal fur trade. People got them directly from the boats used for the seal hunt. Today, it is more common to buy seal flippers in grocery stores.
What Does Flipper Pie Taste Like?
Many people describe seal meat as tasting similar to rabbit. Others say it tastes like the dark meat of a chicken. People who grew up eating flipper pie often enjoy its unique flavor very much.
