Tiritas de Cerdo Empanadas al Estilo Sureño

Ingredientes

• 2 lbs boneless pork, (sliced into 1/2" long strips)
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 eggs
• 3 cups flour, (divided)
• 1 Tbsp parsley
• 1 Tbsp garlic salt
• 1 tsp Slap Ya Mama® seasoning
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp crushed red peppers
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1-2 cups vegetable oil

Preparación

1. 1

   Using an electric skillet, or large cast iron pan, heat oil to 375°.

2. 2

   Cut pork into 1/2 inch strips and place on plate.

3. 3

   While the oil is heating up, add one cup of flour into a large baggie then the remaining flour into another baggie with all of the seasoning. Shake to mix.

4. 4

   Whisk eggs and buttermilk together in a bowl large enough for the pork strips.

5. 5

   Once the oil is ready, place about 6-8 pork fingers into the baggie with the plain flour, seal and shake to coat.

6. 6

   Next add fingers to the egg mixture, then into the flour with the seasonings, then into the skillet.

7. 7

   Fry until golden brown on both sides. Approximately 3-4 minutes on each side.

8. 8

   Once the first batch is cooked, place on a plate lined with paper towels and place into a preheated oven at 175° to keep warm while the rest of the pork fingers are being cooked.

9. 9

   Repeat the coating process for the remaining pork.

10. 10

    *For best results, make sure to coat the pork fingers right before going into the skillet.