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Shredded Pork Quesadillas

Sea Salt Savorings
Perfect quick dinner idea for leftover pork roast. These Shredded Pork Quesadillas are simple, and delicious, with green chiles and bbq rub seasoning.
Serve with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 c shredded pork
  • 2 tbsp bbq rub
  • 4 oz can diced green chiles
  • 8 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 4 large tortillas
  • 1 green onion

Pork Roast Recipe (if needed)

  • 3 lb pork roast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions
 

  • Add the shredded pork, bbq rub, and green chilis to a large bowl, and stir well until combined. (see below for pork roast recipe if needed)
  • Rinse and dice the green onion.
  • Heat a medium or large skillet over medium heat.
  • Lay a tortilla flat in the skillet. 
  • Sprinkle 1 oz cheddar cheese on one side of the tortilla.
  • Spoon ¼ of the pork mixture onto the side with the cheese.
  • Sprinkle 1 oz of cheddar cheese on top of the pork mixture.
  • Fold the empty half of the tortilla over the filled half.
  • Cook for 8 minutes.
  • Carefully flip the tortilla onto the other side, and cook for an additional 7 minutes.
  • Cut into 3-4 triangles to serve.
  • Top with diced green onion.

Pork Roast Recipe

  • Sprinkle pork roast with salt and pepper, and add to the crock pot.
  • Cook on low for 8 hours, or high for 4 hours.
  • Remove from the crock pot and shred the meat.

Nutrition values are estimates, for exact values consult a nutritionist.