So anyone who read my last post might be wondering what fabulous new toy I just bought? Well, it was a slow cooker – specifically the Kitchen Aid Slow Cooker. So far I have made pulled pork, chicken stock, beef curry and there is currently oatmeal bubbling away. I like it so far although I am still working out some kinks, so I am sure I will have more to report as time goes on. So far the biggest success by far has been the chicken stock, throw it all in, go to bed and wake up to perfect chicken stock – no skimming!
Well, last week on a busy weeknight I used some slow cooker leftovers to make a fabulous batch of quesadillas. I am sure this would work well with other meat leftovers as well like roast chicken.
Pulled Pork Quesadillas
(makes 2)
1C pulled pork
1T olive oil
1/2 onion, sliced
2 scallion, finely sliced
1t cumin
1/2 cayenne
3T cilantro, finely chopped
1/2C sharp cheddar, grated
1/2 red pepper, finely sliced
large tortillas
vegetable or olive oil spray
serve with salsa and sour cream
In a a large skillet over low heat add olive oil and onion and cook until caramelized. In a large bowl combine pork, onion, 3/4′s of the scallions, cumin, cayenne, cilantro, pepper, and cheese. Taste and add salt and pepper as appropriate. Spread half the mixture on one side of a tortilla, and fold it in half. Repeat with remaining mixture. Place a skillet over medium heat. Spray the quesadillas lightly and fry until light brown and crispy on both sides. Serve with sour cream, salsa and remaining scallions.
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Kat, your quesadillas looks yum but I wanna know about the pulled pork…do tell how you made that!
I am so completely obsessed with pulled pork – I am going to HAVE to try this in my slow cooker. Are you going to post your “perfect chicken stock” recipe? I’d love to have a go at that one too.
Now this looks yummy! I love pulled pork, can’t even imagine how much the taste is elevated in this dish, guess I need to make it!
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-Lydia Hamre
Yummy!
I just told my husband yesterday that I want a new slow cooker for Christmas this year. I have one, but it is much too small!!
My stomach grumbled as soon as I saw this picture pop up!
Pulled pork Quesadillas sound really good!
I just got that very same slow cooker a little while ago. I have been using it about twice a week. I love it! I’ll have to keep checking to see what you make.
Ooooh. Let me know how you like the slow cooker. I’m thinking about getting one for the winter, when I make more cooked foods.
Peter – i haven’t perfected the pulled pork recipe yet, it was a little too liquid (solved by simmering for 30 minutes then adding back) and needed a bit more tang, but I am working on it!
Becky – yes I will post my chicken stock recipe, I promise!
Lydia, Rachel, Abby, Kevin – thanks!
Deborah – I have been happy with this one so far, but it is my very first one.
Pam – I will try and post a slow cooker recipe soon.
Tanya – It is nice in the winter, I am a little worried about where I will store it in the summer, but why worry now?