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Cubano Inspired Quesadilla

by Chef Ana Pozo · Inspired With A Twist

Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
20 min
Yield
2-4
Overhead view of Cubano Inspired Quesadilla cut into quarters on crumpled parchment paper over a dark wood board

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pulled pork
  • 6 cloves garlic cloves
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 sour orange, if not available sub 1 lime, 1 orange, 1 lemon
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • Cilantro, less than a handful
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • 1 lb leftover pork roast or pulled pork
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion, sliced
  • 1/2 green pepper, sliced
  • 2 large burrito sized tortillas
  • 1 pickle, sliced in half, optional
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 4 tablespoons mustard, optional
  • 4-5 slices sweet ham
  • 1/2 cup shredded Swiss or 4-6 slices
  • 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella

Instructions

  1. Add the garlic, cilantro, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, sour orange (or the substitution) into a blender and blend until it comes together.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the pulled pork then mix in few tablespoons of the seasoning at a time.
  3. When you get the desired taste, turn off the heat and move on to assembling the quesadilla.
  4. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over high heat.
  5. Add the sliced bell peppers and onions then season with salt and pepper. Cook the onions and peppers just till the onions become semi translucent and you get a slight char. Remove from the pan and place aside.
  6. On the same pan, add a little more olive oil while on medium heat (just enough to coat the pan if there wasn't any leftover from cooking the pepper). Place a Tortilla on the pan then add mozzarella on top.
  7. When the cheese starts to melt, add the sliced ham, then the pork, then the cilantro then the green peppers and onions, the pickle (If using) then the Swiss cheese slices.
  8. Spread the mustard on the other tortilla then place it on top of the Swiss cheese.
  9. Now, get a place the fits on top of the tortilla, place the plate on top of the tortilla and flip it then slide the quesadilla back into the pan and let it cook for another 3-5 minutes or until all the cheese has melted.
  10. Remove from the pan on top of a cutting board and slice it in however many pieces you'd like.
  11. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Amount per serving · Serves 2–4

Calories
3659
Fat
179g
Sat. Fat
67g
Carbs
278g
Fiber
33g
Sugar
84g
Protein
241g
Sodium
19626mg
Cholesterol
680mg