Groundhog Pot Pie
Groundhog Pot Pie is a savory, rustic dish featuring groundhog meat (or a substitute like rabbit or dark-meat chicken) baked in a flaky pastry crust with a rich, creamy gravy and vegetables. It is a traditional North American recipe, particularly associated with rural and Appalachian culinary heritage, often prepared as a hearty, seasonal meal.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the pastry crust and vegetables. A typical serving provides a good source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, with a calorie count generally ranging from 400 to 600 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 520 kcal |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Iron | 3.2 mg |
| Zinc | 4.5 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.1 mcg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Phosphorus | 290 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 7.8 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
| Selenium | 24 mcg |
Per 1 pot pie (about 300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Groundhog Pot Pie is a unique example of using foraged or locally hunted game in home cooking, reflecting a tradition of self-sufficiency. Nutritionally, groundhog meat is a lean, high-protein game meat, making the pie a surprisingly nutrient-dense comfort food.
