Savory Pork Turnovers

Name: Savory Pork Turnovers
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: about 4 dozen.
Cuisine: Europe, German
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 large egg yolks, room temperature; 2 tablespoons water

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 50 min. + chilling Bake: 20 min. YIELD: about 4 dozen.

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

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 large egg yolks, room temperature
2 tablespoons water

Directions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375°. On a heavily floured surface, roll pastry to 1/8-in. thickness; cut into 3-1/2-in. circles.
4. 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.
5. Beat egg yolks and water; brush over turnovers. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 turnover: 188 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 145mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.