Party-Style Pork Empanada
Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Buffy Hargett
How to Make It
Step 1
Heat almonds in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, stirring often, 4 to 6 minutes or until toasted and fragrant.
Step 2
Preheat oven to 375°. Cut pork into 1/2-inch cubes. Toss together pork and picadillo seasoning.
Step 3
Sauté onion and pepper in hot oil in skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until tender. Add pork mixture, and sauté 6 minutes or until browned. Stir in raisins and lime juice, and cook 30 seconds. Remove from heat. Stir in almonds, cilantro, sour cream, and pepper.
Step 4
Unroll dough on a lightly floured surface. Gently stretch dough into a 14- x 12-inch rectangle. Spoon pork mixture onto dough, leaving a 1 1/2-inch border. Lightly brush edges of dough with egg, and roll up, starting at 1 long side and ending seam side down.
Step 5
Carefully place dough, seam side down, on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bring ends of roll together to form a ring, pinching edges together to seal. Lightly brush top and sides of dough with egg. Sprinkle with cumin seeds, if desired.
Step 6
Bake at 375° for 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm with salsa. Garnish, if desired.
Step 7
Note: For testing purposes only, we used Nueva Cocina Picadillo Beef Seasoning and Pillsbury Refrigerated Crusty French Loaf.
Step 8
To make ahead, prepare recipe as directed through Step Cover with lightly greased plastic wrap, and chill 2 hours. Proceed with recipe as directed.
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frogpond's Review
I've made this for three different occasions and it disappears every time. The last time I followed the make ahead steps, I was really worried when I put it in the oven, it looked soft and there was so much moisture, but it came through perfectly.
niki81's Review