Description
A comforting and flavorful dish combining tender pulled pork with flaky empanada dough, perfect for gatherings and family traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs pulled pork shoulder, slow-cooked
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 cups empanada dough (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup sautéed onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cheese (optional, e.g. cheddar or pepper jack)
- Fresh herbs (cilantro, green onions, or parsley, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pulled Pork: Slow cook pork shoulder with salt, pepper, and BBQ sauce on low for about 8 hours until fork-tender. Shred pork and mix with additional BBQ sauce to taste.
- Make the Dough: Combine flour and salt, add cold water to form dough. Knead, wrap, and let rest.
- Prep the Filling: Sauté onions and garlic until translucent. Mix shredded pork, sautéed onions, and cheese.
- Assemble Empanadas: Roll dough, cut into circles, and fill each with a tablespoon of the pork mixture, sealing edges.
- Cook Empanadas: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes or fry until golden brown.
- Serve and Enjoy: Cool slightly and serve with tangy coleslaw or salad.
Notes
Try adding sautéed mushrooms for extra flavor or using different protein substitutes based on preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: BBQ, Pulled Pork, Empanadas, Comfort Food, Appetizer