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
- 1.5 cups pre-cooked pulled pork
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar or queso de mano
- 1 cup arepa flour (masa harina)
- 1.25 cups warm water
- 1 whole avocado
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ½ cup salsa (red or green)
Instructions
- 1
Warm pulled pork in a skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes.
- 2
Mix arepa flour, warm water, and a pinch of salt until the dough comes together, then rest 5 minutes.
- 3
Divide dough into 4 balls, flatten each into a thin disk, stuff with pork and cheese, then seal edges shut.
- 4
Heat 2 tbsp oil in the skillet over medium-high until shimmering, then pan-fry arepas 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- 5
Slice avocado, toss with lime juice and a pinch of salt.
- 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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