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Pulled Pork Pastry Puffs

Pulled Pork Pastry Puffs

These Pulled Pork Pastry Puffs are the ultimate easy appetizer or quick dinner solution, requiring only four main ingredients to create a flavor-packed meal. They combine smoky pulled pork, tangy BBQ sauce, and melted cheese inside a flaky, golden-brown puff pastry crust that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 18 puffs
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package puff pastry 17.3-oz, defrosted
  • 0.75 pound pulled pork store-bought or leftover
  • 0.75 cup BBQ sauce your favorite brand
  • 1.25 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 Tbsp water

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400ºF. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set them aside.
  2. Carefully unfold the defrosted puff pastry sheets onto a lightly floured surface. Use a knife or pizza cutter to cut each sheet into 9 even squares, giving you 18 squares total.
    1 package puff pastry
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, toss the pulled pork with the BBQ sauce until the meat is well-coated.
    0.75 pound pulled pork, 0.75 cup BBQ sauce
  4. Arrange a portion of the BBQ pulled pork and a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese down the center of each pastry square.
    1.25 cups cheddar cheese
  5. Fold two opposite corners of each pastry square over the filling, overlapping them in the center. Press the edges firmly to seal (use a tiny bit of water if needed to help stick).
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the beaten egg and 1 tablespoon of water. Lightly brush the top of each pastry puff with the egg wash to ensure a golden, shiny finish.
    1 egg, 1 Tbsp water
  7. Place the prepared puffs on the baking sheets. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and deep golden brown.
  8. Let them cool for a few minutes before serving warm.

Notes

Make sure your puff pastry is completely defrosted but still cold to the touch, as warm pastry becomes difficult to handle and won't rise well. Leftover puffs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen unbaked for up to 2 months.