Honey-Braised Pork Cheek Empanadas With Wild Honey

Name: Honey-Braised Pork Cheek Empanadas With Wild Honey Chimmichurri
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound pork cheeks; 1/3 tablespoon kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/3 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/3 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 yellow onion; 1 large carrot; 1 stalk celery; 2/3 tablespoon garlic chopped; 1 cup bourbon; 1/2 cup wildflower honey; 2 cups chicken broth; 1/2 red bell pepper; 1/2 green bell pepper; 1/2 cup orange juice; 7 ounces chipotle chile in adobo sauce; 2 sheets pie dough 9x11

Servings: persons

1 pound pork cheeks
1/3 tablespoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/3 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1/3 teaspoon ground cloves
1 yellow onion
1 large carrot
1 stalk celery
2/3 tablespoon garlic chopped
1 cup bourbon
1/2 cup wildflower honey
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 red bell pepper
1/2 green bell pepper
1/2 cup orange juice
7 ounces chipotle chile in adobo sauce
2 sheets pie dough 9x11

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["1. Rub pork cheeks with salt, pepper, cumin, ginger and clove.", "2. Rough chop carrot, onion and celery and place in bottom of roasting pan. Place pork cheeks on top of vegetables.", "3. Combine bourbon, honey and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Mix well so that honey is dissolved and pour over pork cheeks.", "4. Cover pan tightly with foil and roast in 375 degree oven for 2 hours or until pork is very tender.", "5. Remove pork cheeks from pan and cool.", "6. Combine orange juice and chipotle in blender and puree. Mince peppers.", "7. Shred pork and mix with orange juice mixture and minced peppers. Season to taste with salt, pepper and additional clove, cumin and ginger as desired.", "8. Thaw pie dough and cut into 3"" circles. Place pork mixture in center of circle and fold over, pressing to seal tightly around edge.", "9. Bake empanadas in 350 degree convection oven or until golden brown."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound pork cheeks, 1/3 tablespoon kosher salt, 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/3 teaspoon ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Honey-Braised Pork Cheek Empanadas With Wild Honey Chimmichurri falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Honey-Braised Pork Cheek Empanadas With Wild Honey Chimmichurri

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