Dinner for 4
Pulled Pork Carnitas Quesadillas
Crisp tortillas hold warm carnitas, melted mozzarella, corn, peppers, and sweet balsamic onions.
$5.10for 4 servings
$1.27 per serving$5.10 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pork roast, shoulder or loin$2.49/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $1.17Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.80Typical price |
| Corn kernels$0.09/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $0.22Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.39Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 0.75 oz | $0.30Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.8 lb | $1.03Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.10 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarVinegar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups shredded pork carnitas
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1/2 cup diced red capsicum
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper
- fresh parsley or coriander (optional)
- 1 1/2 tbsp butter
- 2 brown onions
- 1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- black pepper
Steps
- Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the onions with the brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper for 10 minutes, until soft and browned.
- Warm the carnitas, corn, and bell pepper in the skillet for 5 minutes.
- Fill half of each tortilla with the pork mixture and mozzarella, then fold them closed.
- Cook pork until it reaches 145 F inside, then rest it 3 minutes.
- Cook the quesadillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes per side, until crisp and the cheese melts.
Swaps
- Pork roast, shoulder or loin for Beef chuck roast or stew beefabout $4.50/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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