Carnitas Quesadillas
By: McCormick Kitchens
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Carnitas, meaning “little meats,” is the Mexican version of pulled pork, infused with rich, Mexican-inspired flavors while slow cooking. You can recreate a similar taste and tenderness in your kitchen by preparing boneless pork shoulder roast with Cholula® Pork Carnitas Mild Seasoning Mix in a pressure cooker. The result is juicy, flavorful meat that can be fork-shredded for quesadillas!
Carnitas, meaning “little meats,” is the Mexican version of pulled pork, infused with rich, Mexican-inspired flavors while slow cooking. You can recreate a similar taste and tenderness in your kitchen by preparing boneless pork shoulder roast with Cholula® Pork Carnitas Mild Seasoning Mix in a pressure cooker. The result is juicy, flavorful meat that can be fork-shredded for quesadillas!
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Instructions
- Prepare carnitas in Instant Pot® as directed on Carnitas Seasoning Mix package.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in skillet or comal over medium heat. Place 1 tortilla in skillet, spread 2 tablespoons of the cheese evenly onto one half of the tortilla. Spoon 1/4 cup warm carnitas on top and drizzle with Chipotle Hot Sauce. Sprinkle with an additional 2 tablespoons of the cheese. Carefully fold tortilla to enclose filling. Cook until golden brown. Flip and cook until golden brown on both sides. Continue with remaining tortillas, adding additional oil as needed.
- To serve, top each quesadilla with shredded lettuce, Original Salsa and additional Hot Sauce, if desired.
