Pulled Pork and Goat Cheese Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Pulled Pork and Goat Cheese Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for brushing; 1 small green bell pepper, cut into strips; 1 small red bell pepper, cut into strips; 1 large jalapeno, thinly sliced; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 reserved braised pork shanks, meat pulled from the bones and thinly sliced; 1/2 cup pork gravy (from braised pork shanks); Eight 8-inch flour tortillas; One 5-ounce log of fresh goat cheese, softened

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for brushing
1 small green bell pepper, cut into strips
1 small red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 large jalapeno, thinly sliced
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 reserved braised pork shanks, meat pulled from the bones and thinly sliced
1/2 cup pork gravy (from braised pork shanks)
Eight 8-inch flour tortillas
One 5-ounce log of fresh goat cheese, softened

1
In a large, deep skillet, heat the 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
2
Add the bell peppers and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until softened, about 10 minutes.
3
Add the jalapeno, onion and garlic, cover and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
4
Add the Braised Pork Shanks and gravy and cook for 3 minutes longer.
5
Arrange the tortillas on a surface and spread a thin layer of goat cheese over each one.
6
Spoon the pork and bell pepper mixture over the goat cheese and fold the tortillas in half.
7
Brush the tortillas with oil.
8
Heat 2 large skillets and preheat the oven to 300.
9
Working in batches, cook the tortillas over moderate heat, turning once, until crisp, about 7 minutes.
10
Transfer the quesadillas to a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven.
11
Cut the quesadillas in half and serve right away.

387

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for brushing, 1 small green bell pepper, cut into strips, 1 small red bell pepper, cut into strips, 1 large jalapeno, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Pulled Pork and Goat Cheese 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.

Pulled Pork and Goat Cheese Quesadillas

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