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Savory Pork Turnovers

Apples, potatoes, ground pork and seasonings tucked inside flaky golden pastry never fail to win praise from my family at home and friends at church functions. The assembly requires a bit of effort, but these impressive little turnovers are worth it. -Ruby Carves, Litchfield, Maine

24 ServingsPrep: 50 min. + chilling Bake: 20 min.

Ingredients

6 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup shortening
1 cup cold butter
12 to 18 tablespoons cold water
FILLING:
2 pounds ground pork
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cups cooked cubed peeled potatoes
2 cups diced peeled tart apples
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons water

Directions

In a bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt; cut in the shortening and
butter until crumbly. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing
lightly with a fork until dough forms a ball. Cover and chill for at
least 1 hour.

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Savory Pork Turnovers (continued)

Directions (continued)

In a Dutch oven over medium heat, brown pork until no longer pink;
drain. Add butter and onion; saute until onion is tender. Add
potatoes, apples, flour, sugar, sage, pepper and salt; cook and stir
for 2 minutes. Cool.
Meanwhile, on a heavily floured surface, roll pastry to 1/8-in.
thickness; cut into 3-1/2-in. circles.
Place 1-2 tablespoons filling on each circle. Moisten edges with
water; fold dough in half. Seal edges with fingers or a fork. Place
on ungreased baking sheets.
Beat egg yolks and water; brush over turnovers. Bake at 375° for
20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Yield: about 4
dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 376 calories, 23 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 67 mg cholesterol, 310 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 11 g protein.

Wine: Medium-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied white wine such as Riesling or Gewürtztraminer