Pernil Empanadas Recipe

Name: Pernil Empanadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 Large Red Onion , Sliced Very Thin; 1 whole Canned Chili, In Adobo Chopped; 1/2 cups Orange Juice; 1/4 cups Chopped Green Olives; 2 cups Leftover Prepared Pernil, Or Any Cooked Pulled Pork; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper; 1 teaspoon Cumin; 1 package 10-count Package, Frozen And Thawed Empanada Dough Discs (such As Goya); Oil, For Frying, Enough To Cover The Empanadas

Servings: persons

1- 1/2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Large Red Onion , Sliced Very Thin
1 whole Canned Chili, In Adobo Chopped
1/2 cups Orange Juice
1/4 cups Chopped Green Olives
2 cups Leftover Prepared Pernil, Or Any Cooked Pulled Pork
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper
1 teaspoon Cumin
1 package 10-count Package, Frozen And Thawed Empanada Dough Discs (such As Goya)
Oil, For Frying, Enough To Cover The Empanadas

1
In a Dutch oven over medium heat, heat the olive oil and add the onion.
2
Cook until the onion is caramelized, about 20 minutes.
3
Add the adobo chili pepper, orange juice and olives and bring to a boil.
4
Then add the pernil, salt pepper and cumin and mix well.
5
Remove from heat.
6
Place your dough disks on a work surface.
7
Fill half of the circles with the pernil mixture, making sure you leave at least 1/2 inch around the edge of the dough.
8
Wet the edges, place another dough circle on top and seal the edges together by pressing them with a fork.
9
Use a deep pan with very hot oil to fry them until they are golden brown.

540

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 Large Red Onion , Sliced Very Thin, 1 whole Canned Chili, In Adobo Chopped, 1/2 cups Orange Juice, and more.

Yes, Pernil Empanadas falls under the General 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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Pernil Empanadas

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Variations & substitutions

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