Carnitas Quesadillas
A fusion of Mexican and Polish flavors, these quesadillas are filled with tender carnitas and served with a side of spicy salsa.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Pork shouldercut into large chunks
- ●2 tablespoons Lard or vegetable oilfor frying
- ●1 medium Onionchopped
- ●2 cloves Garlicminced
- ●2 cups Polish rye breadtorn into small pieces
- ●1 cup Mexican cheese blendshredded
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
In a large Dutch oven, heat the lard or oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the pork shoulder to the pot and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Transfer the pot to the preheated oven and braise the pork for 2-3 hours, or until tender.
- 5
Shred the pork with two forks and season with salt and pepper.
- 6
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add a tortilla and sprinkle shredded cheese on half of the tortilla.
- 7
Add about 1/2 cup of shredded pork on top of the cheese, followed by a sprinkle of chopped onion and a sprinkle of torn rye bread.
- 8
Fold the tortilla in half to enclose the filling. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the tortilla is crispy and the cheese is melted.
- 9
Flip the quesadilla and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the other side is also crispy and the cheese is melted.
- 10
Repeat with the remaining ingredients and serve hot with a side of spicy salsa.