Cheesy Pulled Pork Arepas
Crispy-outside, creamy-inside arepas stuffed with shredded pulled pork, cheese, and avocado. Ready in 25 minutes with rotisserie pork and a cast-iron skillet.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Warm pulled pork in a skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes.
Step 2
Mix arepa flour, warm water, and a pinch of salt until the dough comes together, then rest 5 minutes.
Step 3
Divide dough into 4 balls, flatten each into a thin disk, stuff with pork and cheese, then seal edges shut.
Step 4
Heat 2 tbsp oil in the skillet over medium-high until shimmering, then pan-fry arepas 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
Step 5
Slice avocado, toss with lime juice and a pinch of salt.
Step 6
Split arepas open, fill with warm pork mixture, top with avocado and salsa, then serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch cast iron or non-stick skillet
- medium mixing bowl
- measuring cups and spoons
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