Keto Shredded Pork Empanadas

You can get a little taste of some Mexican-inspired comfort food with this Keto snack recipe! Empanadas are yummy on their own, paired with a Keto dipping sauce, or they make an excellent side dish to a spread of Keto Mexican dishes. You may decide to prepare the Fathead empanada dough and slow-roasted shredded pork filling the same day you bake, or you may choose to prep these items the day before. The latter may be more ideal, making empanada assembly and baking a swifter process. In order for this Mexican recipe to be Keto-friendly, these empanadas are a little smaller than what you’re traditionally used to. This way, it’s easier to handle the Fathead empanada dough without tearing it. Finally, you may notice the original recipe here makes a large batch of empanadas. If you wish to create a smaller batch, cook a full pork loin roast that you select at your grocery store. Then, only use what you need of the cooked roast for the empanadas, saving the remainder for another Keto meal. The suggested serving size per person is 2 empanadas.

What To Serve With My Empanadas

Carb Manager has many Mexican-inspired dishes in the recipe library. Who doesn’t want to include tacos, enchiladas, or empanadas in their Keto diet? If you’re enjoying the empanadas as a side dish to a main course, try pairing with the Carb Manager Keto Mexican Steak Rolls with Cilantro Lime Rice. The Low Carb Fajita Shrimp Skillet is another yummy Mexican-inspired dish to try. If you’re enjoying these empanadas as part of an array of finger foods, pair with Keto Avocado Dip or Keto Salsa Verde. These Keto empanadas would also taste delicious with a simple chilled crema!

Working With Fathead Dough

If you’ve worked with Fathead Dough before, you know that warm dough turns into a mess. Throughout this Keto Mexican recipe, you’ll need to keep your empanada dough chilled as you assemble the empanadas. This is why multiple steps in this recipe suggest transferring what you have to your refrigerator throughout. If at any time your dough starts sticking to your fingers or tearing, a quick chill-session in your refrigerator will make the dough as good as new. Unlike doughs that use gluten or all-purpose flour, Keto Fathead Dough can be reformed and re-rolled as many times as needed without becoming tough. If your fingers are warm, try spraying a small amount of pan spray on your finger. You may also lightly dust your finger with a fine-milled flour to avoid sticky messes. If you use any utensils to lift or move the dough, be sure to wipe them down often with a paper towel.

Jessica L.