Recipe for Chile Pork Quesadilla at Life's Ambrosia

Guess what! Pork shoulder was on sale this weekend! Why do I get so excited you ask? Well because when pork shoulder is on sale that means that I get to make pulled pork and in case you are not aware, pulled pork is one of the most delicious things ever. When cooked right its succulent, flavorful and melts in your mouth. Another one of the wonderful things about pulled pork is that is so versatile, you can make tacos, appetizers, BBQ sandwiches and Asian sandwiches. And if that wasn’t enough, you can also make these chili pork quesadillas with green chilies, Asadero cheese and fresh guacamole.

This is a pretty budget friendly recipe but it does take a little pre-planning because it requires already prepared pulled pork. Below I’ve included a link to a recipe that I posted a little while back. I always prepare a rather large batch of it when I do make pulled pork for one very simple reason: Ryan and I usually get at least 2 dinners and a few lunches out of it. And when you can get that many meals out of one cut of meat that costs less than $10 I’d say its a pretty good thing.

Serves 4

You will need:

1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for cooking quesadilla
1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
2 cups pulled pork
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 1/2 cups shredded Asadero cheese (you can substitute monterey jack if you prefer)
1 cup guacamole
4 burrito size flour tortillas

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook just until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in pork and green chilies. Cook just until warmed through. Reduce heat to low.
In a large skillet heat enough olive oil just to lightly coat the bottom of the pan.
While oil is heating, assemble the quesadilla. Place one tortilla on a flat surface, layer half of the cheese, half of the pork mixture and half of the guacamole and place another tortilla on top. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Cook in the heated skillet until flour tortillas have browned and cheese has melted. About 2 minutes per side.
Slice and serve.

I also served these with a chipotle dipping sauce. Give it a go if you want to give this dish a kick.

1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 – 3 chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped
kosher salt

Combine sour cream, mayonnaise and chipotle peppers in a bowl. Chill for 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt.

Enjoy!

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Responses to "Chile Pork Quesadilla"

“
Sweet! And can you believe that I have had some pulled pork (my first ever!) cooking since 10am, and was coming on your site for an idea of what to do with it?? It’s like your psychic, lol

Any suggestions for a rice side dish?

Thanks!
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- Jen

“
I too, love when pork shoulder is on sale! And I’m loving the idea of these Quesadillas. They sound amazing.
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- Mrs. L

“
LoL Jen! Glad I could help :) I do have garlic rice recipe that might go well with it http://www.lifesambrosia.com/2009/12/garlic-rice-recipe.html

Thanks Mrs. L!
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- Deseree

“
pulled pork is very, very high on my list of favorite foods, as is guacamole. your quesadillas look and sound like something i could eat every day without complaint!
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- grace