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Tandem Spicy Quesadilla

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  • Author: Ole Mex
  • Cook Time: 45min
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 1-4 Servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 (8”) Ole’ Tortillas
  • 1 C Ole Quesadilla cheese, shredded
  • ½ lb. tomatillos
  • 3 Serrano chilies
  • 6 garlic cloves, peeled, divided
  • ½ C cilantro, chopped
  • Chicken Broth, enough to cover tomatillos
  • ½ lb. pork loin
  • 12 C water
  • 4 dried guajillo chiles
  • ¼ tsp. cumin, ground
  • ¼ tsp. oregano, dried
  • ½ C pineapple juice
  • ¼ C white vinegar
  • 1 ½ C red onion, sliced thinly, tanned**
  • 1 Avocado, sliced thinly

Instructions

• For green salsa; in a medium pot over low-medium heat, add tomatillos, Serrano peppers, garlic, cilantro and chicken broth. Cover and simmer until ingredients are soft. Stir, taste and adjust flavoring as needed.

  • When ready, pour mixture into a large bowl, add cilantro and chopped onion, and combine thoroughly. Set aside for service.
  • For pork marinade; using the same pot over medium-high heat, add water, dried chilies, garlic, cumin, oregano, pineapple juice, vinegar and bring to a boil. Boil until smooth, pour into a blender and mix well. Place the pork in a large bowl, and pour marinade over, turning to coat well. Allow to marinate while preparing the grill.
  • Grill pork until cooked through, remove and allow to “rest” for at least 10 minutes. Cut into strips for service.
  • To serve, lay 1 tortilla flat and spread cheese evenly, on top place the sliced pork, cover with another tortilla and place in a skillet and brown until cheese melts. Cut into four pieces and serve with green salsa, red onions and fresh avocado.
  • Serve immediately.

** Tanned a red onion

  • 1 ½ C red onion, sliced thinly
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled
  • 3 Tbsp. white sugar
  • 1 ½ Tbsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. black peppercorns, whole
  • 1 C white vinegar
  • In a large glass bowl, place the onion and garlic, set aside.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the sugar, salt, and peppercorns. Add the vinegar and stir until the sugar and salt have dissolved. Place a lid on top of pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Once boiling, pour the vinegar over the sliced onion and garlic. Press the onion down so everything is covered, then let the mixture cool to room temperature.
  • Can be refrigerated in a non-reactive container for up to 3-4 weeks.

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