Lithuanian Stuffed Puff Pastry with Slow-Cooked Meat

Method

1. In a saucepan, cook onion and garlic over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add ground pork, salt, pepper, marjoram, and paprika. Cook until meat is browned and fully cooked, about 10 minutes.
3. Let the meat mixture cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
4. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
5. Cut puff pastry into 4-inch squares.
6. Place a spoonful of cooled meat mixture in the center of each square.
7. Fold pastry over the filling to form a triangle, pressing edges to seal.
8. Brush with beaten egg and cut a small slit in the top.
9. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
10. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.