Instant Pot Pulled Pork Quesadilla
TOTAL TIME1 hr 15 mins
SKILL LEVELBeginner
SERVINGS4-6
About this RecipeSavory pulled pork meets sweet, zesty pineapple salsa in this fresh take on a classic quesadilla. A flavorful, no-fuss dish that’s easy to enjoy any night of the week.
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Ingredients
Gather Ingredients from the list below 1/3 cup Pineapple juice 2/3 cup Chicken stock 1 1/2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup Shredded pepper jack cheese 1 Avocado, sliced 6 8" flour tortillas 1 1/2 cups Fresh pineapple, diced plus 1/2 for blending 1 Red pepper, diced 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped 3 tbsps. Jalapeño peppers, seeded 3 tbsps. Fresh lime juice 1 clove Garlic 2 tsps. Chili powder 1/2 tsp. Ground Coriander 1/2 tsp. Salt
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Instant Pot Pulled Pork Quesadilla
Salsa
Directions
1.
Turn the Instant Pot on and select the “Pressure Cooker” setting.
2.
While the pot is heating, place the pork loin on a cutting board, trim off any fat or silver skin, and cut it into three equal pieces.
3.
Place the pork pieces into the Instant Pot and pour in the pineapple juice and chicken stock. Secure the lid and set the timer for 45 minutes.
4.
Preparing the Salsa: While the pork is cooking, prepare the salsa: In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups of chopped pineapple, diced red pepper, and chopped cilantro.
5.
In a blender, puree 1/2 cup of fresh pineapple with the jalapeño pepper, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, coriander, and salt. Pour this mixture into the bowl with the pineapple mixture, stir well, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
6.
Assemble the Quesadillas: Once the Instant Pot has finished cooking, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then carefully switch the vent valve to release any remaining pressure.
7.
Preheat the oven to 425°F.
8.
Remove the pork from the Instant Pot and shred it using two forks on a cutting board.
9.
Lightly oil a large baking sheet. Place tortillas on the sheet and fill one half of each with shredded pork, cheese, avocado, and salsa.
10.
Fold each tortilla in half, brush the tops with olive oil, and bake for 6–8 minutes. Flip and bake for another 6–8 minutes, until both sides are golden and crispy.
11.
Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Enjoy!
