PORK EMPANADAS

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This recipe can also be made with shredded beef or chicken. This recipe is from Mark Bittman's cookbook "The Best Recipes in the World".

Provided by Queen Dana

Categories     Pork

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup masa harina
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup lard
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups cooked pork, shredded
1/2 cup milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl or food processor combine flour, masa harina, baking and baking powder. Cut in lard and a slowly add in the water.
  • Knead dough on lightly floured surface until smooth. Shape into 12 balls and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 450°F Roll out each ball of dough into a 6 inch circle. Drop about 2 tablespoons of pork in the center of each circle.
  • Fold the circles and seal the dough using a fork or pastry tool. Brush with milk. Bake for about 20 minutes or untill golden brown.

Owura Kwaku
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These empanadas are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends. The filling is flavorful and the crust is flaky. I love serving them with a side of salsa and guacamole.


Tariq Lurka
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Not a fan. The empanadas were dry and the filling was bland.


Md:Mahadi Hasan
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These empanadas are delicious! I love the combination of flavors and the crust is so flaky. I will definitely be making these again.


madara dark
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I've made these empanadas several times and they're always a hit. The filling is so flavorful and the crust is perfectly flaky. I love serving them with a side of guacamole and sour cream.


Asraful Hasan
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These empanadas were a bit too spicy for my taste.


ANY Thing SL
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Followed the recipe exactly and the empanadas turned out perfect. Flaky crust and flavorful filling. Definitely a keeper!


King Romjan
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These empanadas are a delicious and easy weeknight meal. The filling is flavorful and the crust is flaky. I will definitely be making these again.


Daniel Vinette
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Not impressed. The empanadas were bland and the crust was tough.


Shekh Selim
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These empanadas are the perfect party food. They're easy to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Rhonda Lee
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Easy to follow recipe. The empanadas turned out great!


Ansar Munir Ansar Munir
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These empanadas were a hit with my family. The filling was flavorful and juicy, and the crust was perfectly flaky. I'll definitely be making these again soon.


Tebogo Comfort
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The empanadas were a bit too greasy for my liking.


Lucky Johnny
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Wow! These empanadas are incredible! The flavors are perfectly balanced and the crust is so flaky. I'm definitely adding this recipe to my favorites.


Ramon Trevino
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Not a fan of the filling. It was a bit too bland for my taste.


German Quintana
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Followed the recipe exactly and the empanadas turned out perfect. They were crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.


Hamja Bhai
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Empanadas were easy to make and turned out delicious. I will definitely be making these again!


Jakariea Hoosan
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These empanadas are amazing! I love the combination of flavors. The crust is so flaky and the filling is so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Raja Omer
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The empanadas were a bit dry. I think I should have added more liquid to the filling.


Louis Vildosola
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Not bad! I used a different type of salsa, but the recipe was easy to follow and the empanadas turned out great.


Siphesihle Brian Khumalo
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These empanadas were a hit at my party! The filling was flavorful and juicy, and the crust was perfectly flaky. I'll definitely be making these again.


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