Put the onion, pork, bacon and parsley into a bowl ... crimp the edges together to seal completely. Make a small hole in centre of each pie and bake in the oven for 40 minutes.

sits The English Pork Pie Company, literally the best British shop in the world. The small but growing company has made quite a name for itself, making authentic British and European meat pies.

Neck of pork is such an underrated cut ... Brush the edges with the beaten egg, make a small hole in the centre to poke the pie bird through or just for the steam to escape.

Pork and apple is a classic flavour-combination ... Use a fork to add a decorative edge to the pie. Make a small hole in the centre with the point of a knife, then brush with more beaten egg ...