1000
Layer Quesadillas
Prep
Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 quesadillas, 8 servings
1 pork tenderloin
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 lime, juiced
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
4 ears corn, husked
12 10-inch corn tortillas
2 cups crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup sliced pickled jalapenos
4 tablespoons canola oil
Sour cream, to garnish
Salsa, for garnish
Guacamole, for garnish
Cilantro sprigs, for garnish
Preheat a grill or grill pan. Season the pork loin with salt and pepper.
In a small bowl combine the brown sugar, chili powder, garlic, oregano,
onion powder, lime juice and canola oil and mix to form a paste. Rub
the paste all over the pork. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Place
the onion and the corn on the grill and grill until tender and slightly
charred. Remove and set aside. With a knife, remove the kernels from
the corn.
Remove
the pork from the refrigerator and place on the grill. Grill to medium,
about 4 minutes per side. Remove from the grill and slice into thin
slices.
Wrap
the tortillas in a damp paper towel or clean cloth and place in the
microwave for 20 seconds to soften. Place 4 corn tortillas on a flat
surface. Place 1/8th of the cheese on each tortilla and top with 1/8th
of the pork, onions, corn, and jalapenos. Top with another tortilla
and another 1/8th of the cheese, pork, onions, corn, and jalapenos.
Top with another tortillas and press down firmly with your hands on
each stack.
Brush
the tops of each stack with some of the canola oil and place on a
baking sheet. Place in the oven and cook for 10 minutes, or until
the cheese melts and the tortillas are golden brown.
Remove
from the oven and garnish with sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and cilantro.