This savory Carne Para Pasteles (Pork Filling) recipe used for Puerto Rican Pasteles is filled with delicious spices, is easy to make and comes together in an hour. Every bite is a true celebration of flavor marked with a taste of the season’s festivities!
At any Puerto Rican holiday feast, you can expect to find beloved classics like Pernil, Arroz con Gandules, Ensalada de Coditos, and Ensalada de Papa. But the true sign of the holiday spirit, the dish that unequivocally signals the arrival of festivities, is of course Puerto Rican Pasteles.
While Pasteles de Guineo takes the lead as the go-to choice during the holidays, some families also whip up Pasteles de Yuca, Pasteles de Arroz and Empanadas de Yuca. Yet, regardless of the type, they all share a common denominator – a tantalizing meat filling. Though pork is the timeless favorite, this recipe seamlessly adapts to chicken. Just dice your chosen meat, infuse it with a medley of spices, and let it simmer on the stove for an hour. And before you know it – your perfect pasteles filling will be ready to complement your pasteles masa!