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Pork Carnitas Quesadillas With Pineapple Salsa Recipe

Pork Carnitas Quesadillas With Pineapple Salsa Recipe

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Pork Carnitas Quesadillas With Pineapple Salsa

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Ingredients:

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1 cup fresh pineapple (or mangoes)
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 yellow pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped ( adjust to taste)
2 tbsp lime juice
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
salt & pepper
2 lbs boneless pork chops, cut in 1 inch cubes
3 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 tsp salt
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
2 tbsp dried ancho chile powder (to taste)
2 tsp ground cumin (to taste)
1 tbsp mexican oregano
1 chipotle chile, chopped and seeded (optional)
1 tbsp adobo sauce , from canned chipotle chile
1 tbsp tomato paste
8 -10 inches flour tortillas
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups havarti cheese

Directions:

Pork:.
Place pork, chicken broth, salt, garlic, jalapenos and onion in large pot and bring to a slow simmer. Add cumin, oregano, tomato paste, chipotle chiles, adobo sauce and chile powder to meat.
Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until pork is pull-apart tender. Increase heat to evaporate excess liquid. Shred meat with a fork and set aside.
Salsa:.
Combine salsa ingredients and chill for a minimum of 30 minutes.
To assemble:.
Lay out tortillas and spread pork mixture on 1/2 of each tortilla. Top with corn, black beans and cheese. Fold over and brown on each side on hot griddle. Place on cookie sheet in warm oven to hold. Serve with pineapple salsa.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	725.3 Kcal (3037 kJ)
Calories from fat	303.33 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	33.7g	52%
Cholesterol	126.72mg	42%
Sodium	2909.55mg	121%
Potassium	1079.22mg	23%
Total Carbs	57.79g	19%
Sugars	8.53g	34%
Dietary Fiber	6.86g	27%
Protein	46.11g	92%
Vitamin C	46.8mg	78%
Vitamin A	1.5mg	49%
Iron	7.8mg	43%
Calcium	495.7mg	50%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	169.32 Kcal (709 kJ)
Calories from fat	70.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.87g	52%
Cholesterol	29.58mg	42%
Sodium	679.25mg	121%
Potassium	251.95mg	23%
Total Carbs	13.49g	19%
Sugars	1.99g	34%
Dietary Fiber	1.6g	27%
Protein	10.76g	92%
Vitamin C	10.9mg	78%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	49%
Iron	1.8mg	43%
Calcium	115.7mg	50%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

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bitter
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