Why don't Americans eat meat pies?

Question

Meat pies have been eaten for centuries in Europe and it's reasonable to assume the first American settlers would have taken this popular easy dish with them. But nowadays many Americans haven't heard of meat pies or are horrified at the concept. Meat pies are found all over the world but never really became popular in America.

Why is this and just for fun Americans what pie do you find the LEAST appetizing?

Lliam · Accepted Answer

That's a good question.
Americans do eat some meat pies, but not in as wide of a variety.

Some variations on chicken, turkey and beef pies are popular in the frozen meal section of the grocery store. They're like stew in a pie crust.
Pasties are popular in some parts of the country, especially where I live because it was originally settled by Cornish miners.
My grandfather used to think mincemeat pie on holidays was a treat. But it's a dessert, right?

Some of the pies you showed look yummy. The pork pie sounds disgusting. And what's up with fish heads? Is that supposed to be appetizing?
I always hear of beef and kidney pie in England. I don't like the taste of organ meat, so no thank you. That and black pudding are examples of why visitors to England always eat foreign food. Lol

Walrus_au · Accepted Answer

Sadly I live way too close to them these days
The reason why is because they are uncultured philistines who don't know good food

One of the most appealing I have seen in some time

Crocodile pies can be pretty awesome too!
http://www.pierate.co.uk/2014/08/crocodile-pie-recipe.html

AzureGirl · Accepted Answer

None of those sound too appetizing to me to be honest, though as you mentioned it’s basically unheard of in America. Unless pot pies count?

I would maybe try the steak pie or the fish pie simply because it reminds me of something in a movie. Pork pie sounds the least appetizing to me.

Prettygurl12 · Accepted Answer

I'm American. My maternal grandparents are from Finland. Pasties are a staple in our dinner plans (basically a hand-held meat pie). Also pot pies (beef, chicken, turkey) are pretty common in the States.

But yeah, I love me some good meat pies when I'm in Europe.

Twalli · Answer

I honestly have to say my RA buying meat pies for us while we were watching Sweeny Todd turned me off them. My sister claimed it turned her vegetarian although my money is still on her ex. I am sure as a third party observer this is funny, but it was less funnybascan experience. I am not 100% sure our RA knew what we were watching either.

Girther10 · Answer

I think the Asker has absolutely no knowledge of America and Americans, and proves it once again, with the question being based on a false premise. Very disappointing from what I used to think was a funny person. It’s now apparent that ignorance far outweighs comedic talent.

Levin · Answer

Meat pies. We used to eat them when I was a lad tup north. Back when you weren't even around on this physical plane.

They're not in fashion with your generation either I should imagine.

Chicken and mushroom pie. Hot pot. Cheese and onion pasty.

Highlight o'me youth.

Can't eat that shit anymore. My bowels rebel. 'This ain't food' they tell me. Gotta listen to them, I suppose. They make the rules.

Anonymous · Answer

I ate steak and kidney pie at the British Pub in Naples , FL. It was good. All the above pies look real good except for the fish pie. In the store you can buy beef, chicken and turkey pot pies, that you heat up like in a microwave. They are not real good, they always burn the hell out of your mouth, because you are so hungry and they are not cooled off. The above pies I think are British in origin.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

My cousin bought a Chicken pie and it was pretty good but we haven't ate any in while now

abc3643 · Answer

In the USA, we eat "pot pies" which are really the same thing. We also eat other forms of them such as "Hot Pockets".

winterfox10 · Answer

Americans eat plenty of meat pies. The presentation is just a little bit different from what you might used to. Our pies tend to come in TV dinners the form of microwave friendly Marie Calendar's boxes.

Likes2drive · Answer

Maybe a steak pie I would but I only eat chicken pot pie’s

Chitown10 · Answer

Some of those look so unappetizing. But we do eat meat pies here. Beef wellington. Sheppards pie. Stuff like that

BuckWild · Answer

How do you know what we like to eat in America? Is it ever reasonable to assume? I'm sure your pie is fantastic so you can stop talking about it.

Phoenix98 · Answer

I have actually eaten option A before and it was pretty good, I'd eat it again. Also they really fought a war over whether pies or pastries were better?

BCA6010 · Answer

They are literally sold off the shelf/freezers in every major grocery store chain in the US, typically across from microwave or oven pizzas...

ZeussLightningBolt · Answer

I don't know, considering we eat some weirdass shit! It's a tie between C and D. The rest I could eat.

Mijopapiii · Answer

We do eat them we have beef pot pies and also chicken pot pies. The fish pie is the worst one.

goaded · Answer

What do we vote to see what they think? I can't imagine many people liking stargazy pie.

ThatGuy133 · Answer

They aren't big here but they are tasty. I'll eat one on occasion

Meatunnel69 · Answer

Chefpapichulo would have some words on this. I like my meatpie with hair

notyourusername · Answer

I'm Australian and strongly dislike meat pies. I prefer sweet things. Sara Lee frozen fruit pies cooked into hot apple pie, hot apple crumbles and so on. Yum.

COMMODOREII · Answer

Steak pie looks good. But i do like a good chicken or turkey pot pie.

MadBoy · Answer

Cause Americans think "pie" means one of two things. Sweet, or sex. And occasionally pizza.

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