al pastor quesadillas
Tasty Al Pastor and gooey melted cheese, what more could you ask for?
INGREDIENTS:
For the Al Pastor Filling:
2 lbs pork (shoulder or pork butt)
2 tbsp oil (recommended avocado oil)
10 oz ¡Chida! Awesome Comida cooking sauce
1 cup pineapple juice (optional, for sweetness)
1 cup of chopped onions
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Quesadillas:
8 flour tortillas (8-inch size)
2 cups shredded cheese (such as Oaxaca, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella)
Salsa or guacamole for serving (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS:
Step 1: Prepare and Cook the Pork
Cube the pork into small, bite-sized pieces 1-2”. This helps the meat absorb the marinade and cook evenly.
Heat oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add meat and brown on all sides. Add onion, cook for about 3 minutes.
Add pineapple juice and Chida Awesome Comida Cooking Sauce. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 2-3 hours until meat is tender.
Remove lid and simmer over medium-high heat 15-30 minutes, or until sauce has reached desired thickness.
Step 2: Assemble the Quesadillas
Preheat another skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Place a tortilla on the skillet and sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded cheese over half of the tortilla.
Spoon some of the al pastor filling on top of the cheese, then fold the tortilla in half over the filling.
Cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side.
Step 3: Serve
Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and let it cool for a minute before slicing it into wedges.
Serve warm with salsa or guacamole on the side.
Tips:
For extra flavor, you can grill the quesadillas instead of frying them.
Feel free to customize the filling with additional toppings like jalapeños, bell peppers, or more cheese.
Enjoy your homemade al pastor quesadillas!
