Pernil Arepas con Guayaba BBQ Sauce

Ingredientes

• para the Arepas:
• 1 cup pre-cooked white cornmeal (Harina PAN) 🌽
• 1¼ cups warm water 💧
• 0.25 tsp sal 🧂
• 1 tsp mantequilla o oil para cooking 🧈
• para the Pernil Filling:
• 1½ cups leftover pernil (shredded) 🍖
• 1 ajo clove, minced 🧄
• 0.5 tsp oregano 🌿
• 1 tbsp oil para sautéing 🛢️
• para the guayaba BBQ Sauce:
• 0.25 cup guayaba paste 🍬
• 0.25 cup ketchup 🍅
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 🍎
• 0.5 tsp paprika ahumada 🌶️
• Pinch de sal 🧂
• 2 tbsp water 💦

Instrucciones

1. 1Make the Arepas: In a bowl, combine warm water y sal. Slowly add the cornmeal, mixing until a dough forms. Let rest para 5 minutes. Shape into 4 thick discs.
2. 2cocina Arepas: calienta a nonstick sartén con mantequilla o oil. cocina arepas on fuego medio para 5–6 minutes per side, until golden y slightly crisp.
3. 3Prepare the Pernil Filling: calienta oil in a pan, add minced ajo y shredded pernil. Sprinkle in oregano y saltea until warm y aromatic, about 5–7 minutes.
4. 4Make the guayaba BBQ Sauce: In a saucepan, melt guayaba paste over low calienta con ketchup, vinegar, paprika, water, y a pinch de sal. Stir until smooth y silky.
5. 5Assemble: Slice each arepa in half (like a pocket), fill con warm pernil, y drizzle o generously spoon the guayaba BBQ sauce inside. sirve warm! 🍴