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Step 1
In a Dutch oven over medium heat, heat the olive oil and add the sliced onion. Cook until the onions are caramelized, about 10 minutes.
Step 2
Add the adobo chili pepper, cumin, orange juice, olives and bring to a simmer until sauce reduces by half about 5mins.
Step 3
Add the pernil, salt, pepper, and mix well. Remove from heat.
Step 4
Place your dough discs on a work surface. Fill half of the circles with the pernil mixture, making sure you leave at least 1/2-inch around the edge of the dough. Wet the edges, fold over the dough and crimp the sides with a fork. Chill for 30mins-1hr
Step 5
Use a heavy skillet or dutch oven and fry at 350°F for 4–5 mins or until they are golden brown.
Step 6
Remove from oil and drain on a plate with paper towels.
Step 7
Cut leftover elote off the cob into a bowl and bring to room temperature.
Step 8
Mix with red onion, jalapeno, minced garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, cotija, cilantro, and Mexican crema.
Step 9
Add lime juice, Salt & Pepper to taste, sprinkle with additional cotija.
Step 10
Serve Pernil empanadas with a side of esquites and Derrell's hot sauce.