Smoky Pork Calzones

Name: Smoky Pork Calzones
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 227 grams ground pork; 4 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 liters mixed greens; 5 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 454 grams pizza dough, thawed if frozen; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 Tbsp sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar; 473 milliliters ounces shredded mozzarella (about; 3 teaspoons smoked paprika

Smoky Pork Calzones might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 21% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 758 calories, 32g of protein, and 44g of fat. Head to the store and pick up wine vinegar, kosher salt and pepper, mozzarella, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 40 minutes.

Instructions

Put a baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. On a lightly floured surface, divide the dough into quarters; cover with a towel.

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Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

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Add the pork, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, 3 to 4 minutes.

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Add 2 teaspoons paprika and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Stir in the bell pepper and cook until slightly softened, about 2 more minutes.

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Transfer to a bowl and stir once or twice to cool slightly.

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Pat and stretch each portion of dough into a rough 8-inch round. Pile the pork mixture and mozzarella on one side of the rounds, leaving a 1/2-inch border, then fold the dough over the filling. Pinch and crimp the edges to seal.

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Mix 1/2 tablespoon olive oil with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon paprika; brush over the calzones.

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Cut a 1-inch vent in each.

Remove the baking sheet from the oven and add the calzones.

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Bake until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile, toss the greens with the vinegar and the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.

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Serve with the calzones.

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Servings:

227grams

ground pork 4servings

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1liters

mixed greens 5Tbsps

extra-virgin olive oil 454grams

pizza dough, thawed if frozen 1

red bell pepper, chopped 1Tbsp

sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar 473milliliters

ounces shredded mozzarella (about 3teaspoons

smoked paprika

Recommended wine: Chianti, Trebbiano, Verdicchio

Italian can be paired with Chianti, Trebbiano, and Verdicchio. Italians know food and they know wine. Trebbiano and Verdicchio are Italian white wines that pair well with fish and white meat, while Chianti is a great Italian red for heavier, bolder dishes. The Monte Bernardi Sa'etta Chianti Classico Riserva with a 4.7 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 44 dollars per bottle.

Monte Bernardi Sa'etta Chianti Classico Riserva

Ruby red in appearance. The aromas are typical for the varietal: elegant, fruity, blackberry, cherry, violet, and mineral notesDry, warm, quite soft on the palate. Tasty, fresh, and slightly tannic with an intense, long finish.