Star Anise, Dark Soy & BBQ Sauce: The Flavor-Layering Secrets Behind Marion's Ultimate Aussie Meat Pie

Marion Grasby shares her ultimate Australian meat pie recipe, revealing a clever flavor-layering technique using unexpected ingredients like star anise, dark soy sauce, and barbecue sauce in a slow-braised beef brisket filling. She walks through every step from searing the beef in cornflour for maximum crust to the classic Aussie two-pastry structure — shortcrust base, puff pastry lid — that delivers perfect structural integrity. A must-watch for anyone serious about recreating the iconic Aussie meat pie at home.