Pork Carnitas Quesadillas With Pineapple Salsa

Name: Pork Carnitas Quesadillas With Pineapple Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pineapple Salas; 1 cup fresh pineapple (or mangoes) or 1 cup canned pineapple, finely chopped; 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 1/2 yellow pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 1/2 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped; 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (adjust to taste); 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped; salt & pepper; Pork Carnitas; 2 lbs boneless pork chops, cut in 1 inch cubes; 3 cups chicken broth; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup onion, chopped; 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped; 2 tablespoons dried ancho chile powder (to taste); 2 teaspoons ground cumin (to taste); 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano; 1 chipotle chile, chopped and seeded (optional); 1 tablespoon adobo sauce, from canned chipotle chile; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 8 -10 inches flour tortillas; 1 cup frozen corn, thawed; 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed; 2 cups havarti cheese or 2 cups monterey jack cheese, grated

Servings: persons

Pineapple Salas
1 cup fresh pineapple (or mangoes) or 1 cup canned pineapple, finely chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 yellow pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (adjust to taste)
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
salt & pepper
Pork Carnitas
2 lbs boneless pork chops, cut in 1 inch cubes
3 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons dried ancho chile powder (to taste)
2 teaspoons ground cumin (to taste)
1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
1 chipotle chile, chopped and seeded (optional)
1 tablespoon adobo sauce, from canned chipotle chile
1 tablespoon tomato paste
8 -10 inches flour tortillas
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups havarti cheese or 2 cups monterey jack cheese, grated

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Pork:
2
Place pork, chicken broth, salt, garlic, jalapenos and onion in large pot and bring to a slow simmer. Add cumin, oregano, tomato paste, chipotle chiles, adobo sauce and chile powder to meat.
3
Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until pork is pull-apart tender. Increase heat to evaporate excess liquid. Shred meat with a fork and set aside.
4
Salsa:
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Combine salsa ingredients and chill for a minimum of 30 minutes.
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To assemble:
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Lay out tortillas and spread pork mixture on 1/2 of each tortilla. Top with corn, black beans and cheese. Fold over and brown on each side on hot griddle. Place on cookie sheet in warm oven to hold. Serve with pineapple salsa.

2168

kcal

Calories

Fat

231

Carbs

166

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 28 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Pineapple Salas, 1 cup fresh pineapple (or mangoes) or 1 cup canned pineapple, finely chopped, 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped, 1/2 yellow pepper, seeded and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Pork Carnitas Quesadillas With Pineapple Salsa falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!