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Pulled Pork Empanadas

MAKES 12

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 cup diced red and yellow bell peppers
1¼ cups pulled pork
¾ cup seasoned black beans, rinsed and drained
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large egg
1 teaspoon water
All-purpose flour, for dusting
1½ (14.1-ounce) packages refrigerated piecrusts (3 piecrusts)
Spicy Pineapple Salsa (recipe follows)

1. Preheat oven to 425°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers, and cook, stirring constantly, until tender and lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl; add pork, beans, cheese, and salt, stirring until combined.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together egg and 1 teaspoon water.

Lightly dust a work surface with flour; place 1 piecrust

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