Best Cabbage Pork Empanadas Recipes

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INSTANT POT PORK EMPANADAS



Instant Pot Pork Empanadas image

This is one of my favorite ways to cook shredded or pulled pork. The fall-apart tender and juicy meat is great on its own, but it's also one of my favorite empanada fillings. The fresh acidity of guasacaca, a creamy avocado-based Venezuelan sauce, is the perfect complement.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h55m

Yield 20 empanadas

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 tablespoon ground annatto, optional
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
3 to 5 chiles de arbol
10 cloves garlic, smashed
1/4 cup Abuela Chabe's Seasoning (see Cook's Note)
Kosher salt
2 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 4 equal pieces
Two 14-ounce packages frozen empanada wrappers, thawed in the refrigerator (20 wrappers)
1 large egg, beaten
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 cup white vinegar
3 cloves garlic
1 to 2 jalapeños, quartered and seeded, optional
1 avocado, seeded, peeled and cut into eighths
1 small bunch fresh cilantro, chopped (about 1 cup packed)
1/2 white onion, chopped
Pinch sugar, honey or agave
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • For Abuela Chabe's Seasoning: Stir together the annatto (if using), cumin, garlic powder, onion powder and curry powder in a small bowl (see Cook's Note).
  • For the empanadas: Put the chiles de arbol, garlic and 1 cup water in a 6- or 8-quart Instant Pot® multi-cooker and set to high saute (see Cook's Note). Stir 2 tablespoons salt into Abuela Chabe's Seasoning, then roll the pork into the mixture, packing it into all the crevices. Set the Instant Pot® trivet in the bottom of the multi-cooker and place the pork on top. Set to pressure cook on high for 1 hour. After the pressure cook cycle is complete, follow the manufacturer's guide for natural release and wait until the natural release cycle is complete, about 10 minutes. Be careful of any remaining steam and unlock and remove the lid.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Transfer the pork to a cutting board and cut against the grain into 1/2-inch slices. Transfer the slices to a medium bowl. Remove the trivet from the Instant Pot® and transfer the garlic cloves to the bowl with the pork. Discard the chiles and set the liquid aside. Shred the pork and garlic, then add 3/4 cup of the liquid and stir to combine. Taste, adding more liquid if necessary. Let the pulled pork cool to room temperature.
  • Spray 2 baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray. Brush the bottom half edge of an empanada disc with beaten egg, then place 1/4 cup pulled pork in the center. Bring together the bottom and top edges of the disc to form a half moon shape, then place the empanada on a flat surface. Use a fork to press and seal the edges closed, then brush the top with beaten egg. Repeat with the remaining empanada discs and pulled pork and transfer to the prepared baking sheets. Bake until the empanadas are dark golden brown, 17 to 20 minutes.
  • For the guasacaca: Put the vinegar, garlic, jalapeños, avocado, cilantro, onions, sugar and a pinch of salt in a blender and process until smooth. Taste for seasoning and add more salt or sugar, if necessary. The guasacaca can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Makes 1 3/4 cups (see Cook's Note).
  • Serve the empanadas with the guasacaca if desired.

PORK EMPANADAS



Pork Empanadas image

Tender pork turnovers. Filling can be used for almost anything else, such as taco filling. Can be frozen baked or unbaked. The pork and the empanada dough can be made ahead of time.

Provided by Michele O'Sullivan

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 3h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

  • 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 the flour, masa harina, baking powder and salt. Add the shortening to the dry ingredients and mix well. In a separate bowl, beat together the egg and 1/2 cup milk. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Add the egg mixture and stir with a fork until the dough comes together in a ball. Divide the dough into 16 even pieces and roll each piece into a ball. Place in a container, cover, and refrigerate.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • After the 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 fork. Remove from oven (keep oven turned on) and shred into small pieces. Add salsa to shredded pork.
  • Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  • On 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 fork to seal.
  • Place on prepared baking sheet and repeat with remaining empanada dough. Leftover filling can be frozen or used in tacos, tamales, or burritos.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden, about 20 minutes. Remove to rack and cool for about 5 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 40.6 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 270.2 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

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