Pulled Pork Quesadilla Recipe
Make Pulled Pork Quesadilla Recipe in just 8h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pulled Pork
Quesadilla
Method
Pulled Pork Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Pork
Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks.
- 2
Sauté Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3
- 4
Slow Cook
Transfer the pork and sautéed vegetables to a slow cooker. Pour in the barbecue sauce. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
- 5
Shred the Pork
Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Mix the shredded pork back with the sauce in the slow cooker.
Quesadilla Assembly
- 6
Prepare the Quesadilla
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place one tortilla in the skillet.
- 7
Add Cheese and Pork
Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheese on half of the tortilla, followed by a layer of pulled pork. Top with chopped green onions.
- 8
Fold and Cook
Fold the tortilla in half and press down gently. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is golden brown. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the other side is golden and cheese is melted.
- 9
Serve
Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and let it cool for a minute. Cut into wedges and serve with sour cream and salsa.