Pulled pork quesadillas

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Course: Supper
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 744kcal

Ingredients

Pulled pork

  • 500 g boneless pork shoulder
  • 15 ml vegetable oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 250 ml barbecue sauce
  • 250 ml chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste

Quesadillas

  • 4 large tortillas
  • 250 g shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or your choice)
  • 1 cup pulled pork (from the prepared pork)
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 jalapeño pepper thinly sliced (optional)
  • fresh coriander leaves for garnish
  • sour cream and salsa for serving

Instructions

Prepare the Pulled Pork:

  • Season the pork shoulder with salt, pepper, ground cumin, and paprika.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned pork shoulder and sear it on all sides until it's browned.
  • Remove the pork from the skillet and set it aside.
  • In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
  • Return the seared pork to the skillet, and pour in the barbecue sauce and chicken or vegetable broth.
  • Cover the skillet and let the pork simmer on low heat for about 3 hours, or until it's tender and easy to shred with a fork.
  • Once the pork is cooked, shred it using two forks, mixing it with the sauce in the skillet. Let it simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Assemble the Quesadillas:

  • Preheat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
  • Place one tortilla on the hot skillet and sprinkle a quarter of the shredded cheese evenly over the entire tortilla.
  • Spread a generous portion of pulled pork over the cheese.
  • Add some thinly sliced red onion and jalapeño slices if you like a bit of heat.
  • Top with another tortilla and press it down gently with a spatula.
  • Cook the quesadilla for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortillas are crispy, and the cheese is melted.
  • Repeat the process for the remaining quesadillas.

Serve:

  • Remove the quesadillas from the skillet and let them cool for a minute before cutting them into wedges.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
  • Serve hot with sour cream and salsa on the side.
    Enjoy your delicious pulled pork quesadillas!
Nutrition Facts
Pulled pork quesadillas
Amount per Serving
Calories
744
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
29
g
45
%
Saturated Fat
 
12
g
75
%
Trans Fat
 
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
7
g
Cholesterol
 
151
mg
50
%
Sodium
 
2083
mg
91
%
Potassium
 
856
mg
24
%
Carbohydrates
 
65
g
22
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
39
g
43
%
Protein
 
54
g
108
%
Vitamin A
 
1182
IU
24
%
Vitamin C
 
21
mg
25
%
Calcium
 
444
mg
44
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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