Directions:
- -For the Dough-.
- In a large bowl add flour and cut in the lard/shortening to small pea size.
- Dissolve the salt in the hot water and work it into the flour mixture.
- Knead several minutes until smooth.
- Divide into six OR 12 balls, place on a plate and cover with plastic wrap.
- Let rest at room temp for 30 minutes.
- -For the filling-.
- Place tomatoes in a food processor and puree until smooth, adding 1/3 cup water as you go along.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- When hot add the onion and cook until soft, around 4 or 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Add the pork and cook until done-drain.
- Add remaining ingredients, except almonds and salt, and cook for 30 minutes.
- Toast the almonds and stir into the filling, taste and add salt.
- Remove from heat and let cool a bit.
- Roll out the balls of dough and place equal amounts of filling off center on each round.
- Fold over and crimp-I like using the rope edge, fold pinch, fold pinch, etc.
- Place on a lightly greased baking sheet and bake at 375 for 20 minutes or until lightly browned OR fry in hot oil until golden brown, around 3 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 4276.56 Kcal (17905 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 1435.74 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 159.53g | 245% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 415.52mg | 139% | |
| Sodium | 14772.1mg | 616% | |
| Potassium | 5115.3mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbs | 508.46g | 169% | |
| Sugars | 24.3g | 97% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 64.68g | 259% | |
| Protein | 213.69g | 427% | |
| Vitamin C | 90mg | 150% | |
| Iron | 36.9mg | 205% | |
| Calcium | 1626.2mg | 163% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 179.93 Kcal (753 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 60.41 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 6.71g | 245% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 17.48mg | 139% | |
| Sodium | 621.51mg | 616% | |
| Potassium | 215.22mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbs | 21.39g | 169% | |
| Sugars | 1.02g | 97% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.72g | 259% | |
| Protein | 8.99g | 427% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 150% | |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 205% | |
| Calcium | 68.4mg | 163% | |
* 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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