Cubano Crunch Quesadilla

Yield:
1 serving

Preparation Time:
30 min; Cook Time: 60 min; Total Time: 90 min

This quesadilla reimagines a classic with layered craftsmanship-melty cheese fused with crisp Tostitos Tortilla Chips, creating an irresistible outer crunch. As the tortilla turns golden, the Hint of Lime flavor adds a bright, unexpected texture that makes every bite a perfect blend of gooey, bold, and delightfully shareable.

Ingredients:

  1. Pork Mojo Ingredients
  2. 2 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder (butt), cut in 3-inch cubes
  3. 12 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
  4. 1/4 cup rendered pork lard
  5. 1 cup sour orange juice, fresh or bottled
  6. 1/4 cup orange juice, fresh
  7. 1/4 cup lemon juice, fresh
  8. 1/4 cup lime juice, fresh
  9. 2 tablespoons Adobo seasoning
  10. 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  11. 1/3 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
  12. 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  14. Quesadilla Ingredients
  15. 3/4 cup Tostitos Queso Blanco Dip
  16. 1/3 cup Tostitos Hint of Lime Flavored Tortilla Chips
  17. 4 large flour tortillas
  18. 4 tablespoons yellow mustard
  19. 3 cups pepper jack cheese, divided between each tortilla
  20. 2 cups mojo seasoned pulled pork
  21. 8 slices honey ham
  22. 2 cups spicy dill pickles
  23. 1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter or oil
Directions:

This quesadilla reimagines a classic with layered craftsmanship-melty cheese fused with crisp Tostitos Tortilla Chips, creating an irresistible outer crunch. As the tortilla turns golden, the Hint of Lime flavor adds a bright, unexpected texture that makes every bite a perfect blend of gooey, bold, and delightfully shareable.


Pork Mojo Instructions
In a large skillet, heat the lard over medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer. Add the cubes of pork and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes total. Remove the pork from the pan, set aside, and lower the heat to medium.

Add the garlic to the remaining oil and cook for about 1 minute, until it begins to brown. Then, add all of the remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, and blend until smooth in a blender.

Combine the pork and the liquid, and either cook in an Instant Pot or pressure cooker for 40 minutes on high pressure, or overnight in a crock pot.

Remove the pork from the liquid and shred it, then return it to the liquid.

This dish can be prepared and refrigerated for up to 1 week in advance or frozen for up to 6 months.

Quesadilla Instructions
Prepare the mojo pulled pork.

Just before cooking, blend the crushed Tostitos Hint of Lime flavored chips and 2 cups of the grated pepper jack together.

To build the quesadilla: drizzle mustard on half of the flour tortilla, cover the entire tortilla with a thin layer of the Tostitos Queso Blanco flavored dip blend, spread the mojo pork over half of the tortilla, arrange sliced ham over the pork, arrange pickles over the ham and fold the other side over to make a half moon.

Mix the remaining 1 cup of pepper jack with the broken Tostitos Hint of Lime flavored chips and lay them down on the panini grill and place the quesadilla on top, then brush the top with a little melted butter or oil. Cook until well browned and crispy.

Cut into 4 triangles and serve with the crispy side up.


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