BBQ Pulled Pork Quesadillas

Yet another use for leftover pulled pork.  This one is my creation, but it is inspired by (and borrows heavily from) the recipe below.

BBQ Pulled Pork Quesadillas

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, sliced
Pinch of brown sugar
Leftover pulled pork
Barbecue sauce (Kansas City sweet style)
Flour tortillas
Shredded cheese (such as cheddar or pepper jack)
Cream cheese, softened
Butter, softened

Directions

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.  Add the onion and saute until caramelized.  If the pan gets dry, add more oil as necessary.  Add the pinch of brown sugar and season with salt and pepper.

Once the onions are cooked, add the pulled pork and cook until heated through.  Stir in barbecue sauce (to taste) and remove from heat.

Heat a flat skillet over medium heat.  Add 1/2 tbsp of butter and allow to melt, coating surface of the skillet.  Spread cream cheese over one side of a tortilla.  Add the tortilla (cream cheese side up) to the pan.  Top with pork mixture and shredded cheese.  Cover with another tortilla that has also been covered with cream cheese, and spread 1/2 tbsp of butter on top of the tortilla. Cook for about 2-4 minutes, until golden brown on the bottom. Carefully but swiftly flip the quesadilla, cook for another 2-4 minutes on the other side, or until cheese is melted.

Repeat process until all the quesadillas have been cooked.  Serve with barbecue sauce for dipping.


Original link:
http://www.thenovicechefblog.com/2013/08/pulled-pork-and-caramelized-onion-quesadillas/