This BBQ pulled pork quesadilla is a hearty dinner that is easy to make with tender pulled pork, BBQ sauce and melty cheese loaded into a crisp flour tortilla!
Whenever we have leftover pulled pork we make these quesadillas, pork enchiladas BBQ nachos or a BBQ pizza.
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BBQ Pulled Pork Quesadillas
Whenever we have leftover BBQ pulled pork, Cafe Rio sweet pork or slow cooker pork tacos, this pulled pork quesadilla is one of our favorite recipes to make. They are super easy, quick and is a big hit with the family.
You only need 5 ingredients and 10 minutes to make from start to finish. They make an easy lunch or dinner and can even be served as an appetizer. When we are serving a crowd we love these sheet pan quesadillas, too!
These could also be made with shredded chicken or shredded beef and taste just as delicious. It’s the perfect recipe for repurposing leftovers on a busy day or night. We love to serve them with extra BBQ sauce or sour cream for dipping. Yum!
BBQ Quesadilla Recipe Ingredients
You only need 5 simple ingredients to make these BBQ pulled pork quesadillas. Feel free to add in any extras, like cilantro, pickled onions or dill pickles.
- Pulled pork: I love using leftover BBQ pulled pork or kalua pork. You could even use shredded BBQ chicken or slow cooker carnitas if preferred.
- BBQ sauce: Sweet Baby Ray’s is my favorite BBQ sauce to use because of it’s sweet flavor. Any brand will work, or you can even make homemade BBQ sauce if you have the time.
- Tortillas: I prefer using Tortilla Land flour tortillas (which are not cooked). Sometimes we use leftover homemade flour tortillas if we have extras to use up.
- Butter: This helps makes the tortillas extra crispy and flavorful.
- Cheese: Any type will work. I usually do a mix of mozzarella, pepper jack cheese and cheddar cheese. Although monterey jack cheese is another favorite!
How to Make BBQ Pork Quesadilla
Combine the shredded pork and BBQ sauce in a bowl until well coated.
Warm a tortilla in a buttered pan over medium-low heat. Flip the tortilla and add 1/4 cup pork and 1/4 cup shredded cheese on one side. Top with any extra fillings if preferred. Then fold in the other half of the tortilla.
Once the cheese is melty and the tortillas are crispy, transfer the quesadilla to a cutting board. Repeat with remaining batches. Cut into 6 to 8 wedges using a knife or pizza roller. Serve immediately with extra BBQ sauce for dipping.
Cooking Tips
- Use uncooked tortillas. These taste so much more fresh than the precooked ones. It only takes about 30 seconds for them to cook completely in the pan, which is about the same amount of time that you’d need to warm up a precooked tortilla anyways. Trust me, these taste way more authentic and delicious.
- Butter your pan. Before cooking the tortilla, make sure to add 1-2 Tablespoons butter in the pan first. Not only does it give the tortilla extra flavor, but it helps it get perfectly crispy and golden.
- Keep an eye on the heat. Start with the heat at medium-low, but continue to keep an eye on it. The goal is to melt the cheese without burning the tortillas, so you may need to lower the heat if the tortillas are cooking too fast.
More pork recipes that we love include pork carnitas tacos, roasted pork tenderloin or pan roasted herbed pork!
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Pulled Pork Quesadilla
Ingredients
- 1 cup pulled pork (pre-cooked)
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce (more if desired)
- 4 8-inch flour tortillas (I prefer using Tortilla Land)
- 1-2 Tablespoons butter
- ⅔ cup shredded cheese (more if desired)
Optional add in's: dill pickles, pickled onions, cilantro
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the shredded pork and barbecue sauce and stir to combine. Set aside.
- Heat a skillet on the stove-top over medium-low heat. Butter the pan and then warm the tortilla. Flip the tortilla and then add 1/4 cup cheese and 1/4 cup pork to one side. Add in any additional add in's if desired. Then fold in the opposite side of the tortilla. The goal is to have melted cheese without burning the tortillas, so keep a close eye and lower the heat if the tortillas are cooking too fast.
- Remove the warm quesadilla from the pan and transfer to a cutting board. Using a knife or pizza roller, cut the quesadilla into 6 or 8 wedges. Serve right away with additional barbecue sauce for dipping.
Notes
- I prefer the Tortilla Land tortillas which are not cooked. You’ll cook one side, flip it over and add the cheese to the cooked side.
- Any shredded meat (beef, pork, chicken…) could be used here, so feel free to use what you have on hand.
- I used Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ Sauce and I really like the sweetness of it, use your favorite brand.
- The type of cheese is up to you; mozzarella, pepper jack and cheddar are great choices. I like to do a mix.
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Categorized as: 30 Minute Meals, 30 Minute Meals, 5 Ingredients Or Less, Dinner, Pork, Stovetop
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
Beautiful recipe full of flavor. They entire family loves these pork quesadillas!!
This looks like something I would absolutely love. Can’t wait to try this one!!
Mmm… look delicious!
Yummo! I have a ton of BBQ pork left over from my son’s 1st birthday, and this is the perfect way to dress up those leftovers.
The recipe looks delicious!