Pork Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Pork Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 garlic clove; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 (3/4-1 lb) pork tenderloin; 1 red onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices; 4 burrito-size flour tortillas; 4 tablespoons spicy brown mustard, plus more for serving; 6 ounces baked ham, thinly sliced; 3 dill pickles, thinly sliced lengthwise; 8 ounces provolone cheese, shredded (about 2 cups); coarse salt; pepper

Servings: persons

1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (3/4-1 lb) pork tenderloin
1 red onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
4 burrito-size flour tortillas
4 tablespoons spicy brown mustard, plus more for serving
6 ounces baked ham, thinly sliced
3 dill pickles, thinly sliced lengthwise
8 ounces provolone cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
coarse salt
pepper

1
Use garlic and salt to make a paste.
2
In a small bowl, combine with 1/4 teaspoon pepper and the oil.
3
Rub all over pork.
4
Preheat grill to high; oil grates.
5
Place pork on hottest part of grill; cover.
6
Cook, turning occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part registers 155F 10 to 20 minutes.
7
Let rest 5 minutes; thinly slice across the grain.
8
Meanwhile, place onion slices on cooler part of grill; cover.
9
Cook, turn once, until soft and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.
10
Reduce grill to medium-low.
11
Spread 1 tablespoon mustard on each tortilla, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
12
Divide evenly, layer half of each tortilla with ham, pork, onion, pickles, and cheese.
13
Fold tortillas; press to close.
14
Lightly oil grates.
15
Place quesadillas on grill; cover.
16
Cook, turning once, until browned in spots and cheese has melted, about 4 minutes.
17
Cut into wedges; serve immediately.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 garlic clove, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 (3/4-1 lb) pork tenderloin, 1 red onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices, and more.

Yes, Pork Quesadillas 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.

Pork Quesadillas

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