Pork Empanadas Recipe

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Pork Empanadas
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup masa harina
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup lard
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup milk

Directions:

  1. 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.
  2. Knead dough on lightly floured surface until smooth. Shape into 12 balls and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 882.17 Kcal (3693 kJ)
Calories from fat 516.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 57.44g 88%
Cholesterol 163.96mg 55%
Sodium 787.91mg 33%
Potassium 846.39mg 18%
Total Carbs 43.95g 15%
Sugars 1.53g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2.33g 9%
Protein 44.94g 90%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 2%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 173.3mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 281.33 Kcal (1178 kJ)
Calories from fat 164.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.32g 88%
Cholesterol 52.29mg 55%
Sodium 251.27mg 33%
Potassium 269.92mg 18%
Total Carbs 14.02g 15%
Sugars 0.49g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.74g 9%
Protein 14.33g 90%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 2%
Iron 0.7mg 12%
Calcium 55.3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 22
    Points
  • 23
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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