Carnitas Empanadas – Ash's In The Kitchen – friendshipfever.com

Ingredients

• 2 lb Pork Shoulder
• 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• ½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 Tablespoon Chile Powder
• ¼ cup Cilantro; chopped
• 1 medium Onion; chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic; sliced
• 1 small Jalapeño; cored & chopped
• 1 large Bell Pepper; chopped
• 1 cup Orange Juice
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese
• 9 oz. A/P Flour
• 1 ½ oz. Lard
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 4 ½ oz. warm Water; (110°F)
• Oil for frying