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Pulled Pork Empanadas
Pulled pork gets new life with these delicious little empanadas. Use leftover or purchased shredded pulled pork in these little turnovers.
These little pulled pork empanadas make a fabulous appetizer or snack, and what a great way to use leftover pulled pork. You can also use purchased fully cooked pulled pork in barbecue sauce to fill the delicious little turnovers. Serve them with some barbecue sauce as a snack or lunch, or make them larger and serve as part of a fun supper with beans, slaw, and potato salad.
Pulled Pork Empanadas
Pulled pork gets new life with these delicious little empanadas. Use leftover or purchased shredded pulled pork in these delicious little turnovers.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup white or yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 12 tablespoons butter, chilled in the freezer
- 2 large egg yolks
- 6 tablespoons ice water, plus 2 to 3 more, as needed
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream for sealing the edges
- 1 1/2 cups seasoned pulled pork mixed with a few tablespoons of barbecue sauce, cooled
Egg Wash
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons milk or cream
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