Dairy-Free Medianoche Croquettes

Ingredients

• 1 lb Cooked Pork Shoulder
• 0.5 lb Cooked Ham
• 0.5 cup Dill Pickles
• 2 tbsp Yellow Mustard
• 4 oz Dairy-Free Cream Cheese
• 0.5 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 2 Egg Replacement
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 2 cups Vegetable Oil

Instructions

1. 1Finely chop the 1 lb Cooked Pork Shoulder into very small pieces. Finely chop the 0.5 lb Cooked Ham into very small pieces. Finely chop the 0.5 cup Dill Pickles into very small pieces.
2. 2In a large bowl, combine the chopped pork shoulder, chopped ham, chopped dill pickles, 2 tbsp Yellow Mustard, and 4 oz Dairy-Free Cream Cheese. Mix everything together thoroughly until it is well combined.
3. 3Take about 1 tablespoon of the mixture at a time and roll it between your hands to shape it into small, oblong croquettes, about 2 inches long.
4. 4Set up your breading station by placing the 0.5 cup All-Purpose Flour in one shallow bowl, the 2 Egg Replacement in a second shallow bowl, and the 1 cup Breadcrumbs in a third shallow bowl.
5. 5Carefully coat each croquette by first rolling it in the 0.5 cup All-Purpose Flour, then dipping it completely into the 2 Egg Replacement, and finally pressing it into the 1 cup Breadcrumbs until it is fully covered.
6. 6Pour the 2 cups of Vegetable Oil into a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer, ensuring there is enough oil to submerge the croquettes. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
7. 7Carefully place a few croquettes at a time into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. Fry the croquettes for 3-5 minutes, turning them occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides.
8. 8Using a slotted spoon, remove the cooked croquettes from the hot oil and place them onto a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil. Repeat frying with the remaining croquettes.
9. 9Serve the Dairy-Free Medianoche Croquettes hot.

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