Funked Out Pork Quesadilla Recipe

Name: Funked Out Pork Quesadilla
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt; 1 lime, zested and juiced; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 2 teaspoons chipotle en adobo sauce; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 red onion, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped pickled jalapenos, juices reserved; 2 cups shredded Simple Roasted Pork Shoulder, recipe follows; 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese; Nonstick olive oil spray; 4 large whole wheat tortillas (or white, corn or sun-dried tomato); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons chopped garlic; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 (4 pound) pork shoulder

Servings: persons

1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
1 lime, zested and juiced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons chipotle en adobo sauce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 red onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped pickled jalapenos, juices reserved
2 cups shredded Simple Roasted Pork Shoulder, recipe follows
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese
Nonstick olive oil spray
4 large whole wheat tortillas (or white, corn or sun-dried tomato)
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped garlic
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (4 pound) pork shoulder

1
For the crema: Combine the yogurt, lime zest and juice, cilantro and adobo sauce in a small bowl, stirring well to combine.
2
Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
3
For the quesadillas: Preheat a grill pan and spray with nonstick spray.
4
Soak the onions in the jalapeno juice about 10 minutes.
5
Drain.
6
In a large bowl, mix together the jalapenos, onions, pork and cheese.
7
Divide the mix on top of 2 tortilla rounds.
8
Top each with another tortilla round.
9
Spray the round with olive oil and place face down onto the grill.
10
Grill until the cheese is melted and the tortillas begin to brown, about 3 minutes.
11
Flip and cook an additional 3 minutes.
12
Remove the quesadillas from the grill pan, cut each into quarters and serve with the crema.
13
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
14
In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
15
Using a pastry brush, spread the mixture all over the pork shoulder.
16
Set the meat on a rack set into a roasting pan.
17
Roast for 20 minutes, and then reduce the heat to 325 degrees F. Continue to cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the shoulder reads 185 degrees F, about 4 hours.
18
Remove the pork from the oven and let stand until cool enough to handle, about 30 minutes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt, 1 lime, zested and juiced, 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, 2 teaspoons chipotle en adobo sauce, and more.

Yes, Funked Out Pork Quesadilla falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Funked Out Pork Quesadilla

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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