Pork Quesadillas

Name: Pork Quesadillas
Ingredients: 1 garlic clove; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 (3/4-1 lb) pork tenderloin; 1 red onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices; 4 burrito-size flour tortillas; 4 tablespoons spicy brown mustard, plus more for serving; 6 ounces baked ham, thinly sliced; 3 dill pickles, thinly sliced lengthwise; 8 ounces provolone cheese, shredded (about 2 cups); coarse salt; pepper

11 ingredients

17 steps

Ingredients

1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (3/4-1 lb) pork tenderloin
1 red onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
4 burrito-size flour tortillas
4 tablespoons spicy brown mustard, plus more for serving
6 ounces baked ham, thinly sliced
3 dill pickles, thinly sliced lengthwise
8 ounces provolone cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
coarse salt
pepper

Directions

1

Use garlic and salt to make a paste.
2

In a small bowl, combine with 1/4 teaspoon pepper and the oil.
3

Rub all over pork.
4

Preheat grill to high; oil grates.
5

Place pork on hottest part of grill; cover.
6

Cook, turning occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part registers 155F 10 to 20 minutes.
7

Let rest 5 minutes; thinly slice across the grain.
8

Meanwhile, place onion slices on cooler part of grill; cover.
9

Cook, turn once, until soft and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.
10

Reduce grill to medium-low.
11

Spread 1 tablespoon mustard on each tortilla, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
12

Divide evenly, layer half of each tortilla with ham, pork, onion, pickles, and cheese.
13

Fold tortillas; press to close.
14

Lightly oil grates.
15

Place quesadillas on grill; cover.
16

Cook, turning once, until browned in spots and cheese has melted, about 4 minutes.
17

Cut into wedges; serve immediately.