Emeril's Pork Fat Arepas | Emerils.comemeril-logoemeril-logoFacebookTwitterEmailAddThis

1/4 to 1/2 cup vegetable oil, for pan-frying 1 cup masa harina 1 tablespoon Essence, plus more for dusting Pinch sugar 1 cup milk, hot 1 tablespoon bacon grease 1/2 cup grated queso blanco, or mozzarella, plus 1/4 cup for topping 1/3 cup chopped roast pork, or chopped smoked ham 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno or serrano peppers 1 teaspoon minced garlic Sour cream, optional accompaniment