Get ready to elevate your quesadilla game with these mouthwatering Shredded Pork Quesadillas. Picture this – tender, flavorful pulled pork, perfectly seasoned and tucked between layers of gooey cheese, all embraced by a golden, crispy tortilla. It’s a fiesta of flavors that’s easy to create and impossible to resist. Whether you’re hosting a casual dinner or simply treating yourself to a delightful meal, these quesadillas are a delicious journey into the world of savory satisfaction.
Ingredients
Pulled Pork:
- 3–4 pound skinless, boneless pork shoulder or butt
- 3/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 green Pepper, Quartered
- 1/2 orange peel
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Quesadillas:
- 2–3 cups pulled pork
- 8-ounce bag Monterey jack or cheddar jack cheese
- 3 Tacomex burrito flour tortillas
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for cooking
- 1–2 tablespoons butter, for cooking
- Hot sauce, guacamole, salsa, and sour cream for serving
Directions:
Begin with the succulent pulled pork. Rubbed with a tantalizing blend of paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir fry it on a pan and once golden brown move to a warm pot to finish cooking it.
Bathe it in pineapple juice and cumin and add in garlic, green pepper, red onion, paprika, and an orange peel for a great zest. Add in salt & pepper to taste.
Once the pork reaches the desired tenderness, it’s time to shred it into delectable strands. Seasoned to perfection, the pulled pork becomes the star of our quesadilla show.
Now, for the quesadillas themselves. In a skillet, sauté the vibrant red onions and bell peppers until tender and golden. Set them aside while you heat up the pulled pork in the same pan.
Assemble your quesadillas by layering cheese, peppers/onions, pork, green onions, and more cheese on one half of each tortilla. Fold over the other half, press down with a spatula, and cook until golden on both sides.
Slice into wedges and serve these flavor-packed Shredded Pork Quesadillas with a side of guacamole, salsa, hot sauce, and sour cream. Get ready to savor the perfect blend of textures and tastes in every bite – a symphony of cheesy, porky goodness that’s sure to become a household favorite. 🌯✨
