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How to Make Pork Empanadas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Empanadas are a popular savory pastry in many Latin American countries, and the filling options are endless. One of the most delicious and satisfying options is pork empanadas. These handheld treats are perfect for a quick and easy meal or as a delightful appetizer for a party or gathering.

The key to making perfect pork empanadas is a delicious and flavorful filling. The combination of tender pork, savory seasonings, and a flaky pastry crust creates a mouthwatering dish that will lea...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds pork butt roast
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup masa harina
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup lard
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 cup chipotle salsa

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 empanadas

  • To make the filling: Place pork in a large pot and cover with water. Add onion, garlic, salt, oregano, cumin, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. While pork is cooking, prepare dough.
  • To make the dough: Sift together flour, masa harina, baking powder, and salt. Add shortening to dry ingredients and mix well. In a separate bowl, beat together egg and 1/2 cup milk. Make a well in the center of dry ingredients. Add egg mixture and stir with a fork until dough comes together in a ball. Divide dough into 16 even pieces and roll each piece into a ball. Place in a container, cover, and refrigerate.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • After pork has simmered for 1 1/2 hours, remove from liquid. Place pork in a baking dish and bake for 1 hour or until meat shreds easily with a fork. Remove from the oven (keep the oven turned on) and shred into small pieces. Add salsa to shredded pork.
  • Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  • On a lightly floured surface, flatten a piece of dough with the palm of your hand. With a rolling pin, roll out the dough to make a 5-inch circle about 1/8-inch thick. Place 2 to 3 tablespoons of filling in the center of the dough circle. Brush edges of dough with milk. Fold dough over filling. Pinch edges together. Crimp with a fork to seal.
  • Place on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with remaining empanada dough. Leftover filling can be frozen or used in tacos, tamales, or burritos.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 20 minutes. Remove to rack and cool for about 5 minutes. Serve warm.

    • Nutrition

    209 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 41mg
    • Sodium: 270mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 48mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 191mg

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