Easy BBQ Pulled Pork Quesadillas are made with crispy, gluten free flour tortillas stuffed full of mouthwatering and tender pulled pork, barbecue sauce, and gooey, melty dairy free cheddar cheese for a dinner win the entire family will love.
Following our secrets and ingredient buying guide, you will get the best crispy and filling Mexican sandwich cooked on the stovetop, griddle, or quesadilla maker.
This is always our go-to recipe when using up leftover pulled pork from a previous meal.
Plus the combination of tender pieces of meat with our sticky sugar mix and melted cheese in a crispy, buttery tortilla is just so wonderful!
We always look forward to gluten free dairy free Easy BBQ Pulled Pork Quesadillas.
At last you have a quick and easy, family-friendly dinner idea perfect for weeknights and eating on a budget.
You can also save even more money by using leftover pulled pork like we do.
We suggest purchasing a large piece of pork that will provide enough meat for two meals.
easy BBQ pulled pork quesadilla ingredients
- dairy free butter
- pulled pork-- we suggest using a Boston butt pork shoulder, also called pork shoulder and pork butt. Keep scrolling to learn more.
- brown sugar-- packed
- balsamic vinegar
- salt
- ground black pepper
- gluten free flour tortillas-- we have success with the soft Mission Brand Certified GF Flour Tortillas, or you can use corn tortillas. You can also skip the tortillas and make this in a bowl.
- dairy free cheddar cheese alternative-- we use Follow Your Heart Finely Shredded Cheddar Cheese and it melts perfectly as the quesadillas heat up. Others have enjoyed Daiya Mozzarella Shreds.
- gluten free BBQ sauce--we stock our pantry with Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce and here is their allergen statement. Another safe brand is Gayle's Sweet 'N' Sassy BBQ Sauce
- dairy free sour cream
- optional-- top with fresh chopped green onions, cilantro or diced red onions
kitchen utensils for this gluten free and dairy free recipe
- slow cooker
- electric griddle or large frying pan-- we prefer using our large electric griddle for this recipe rather than the stove top. With the griddle we can cook up to 8 quesadillas at a time, making dinner prep much faster.
- cutting board or plate
- pizza cutter or sharp knife
frequently asked questions
what type of pork is best
Boston butt pork shoulder, or sometimes called pork shoulder, is best and has the fall-apart pork you want.
This piece of pork has the best taste and shreds the easiest, so you get more meat for your money unlike using a pork loin.
Unfortunately, pork loin resists shredding and tends to be more dry for this type of meal.
We like to watch for the Boston butt pork shoulders to go on sale and buy a couple to freeze.
Either bone-in or boneless work.
how should the pork be prepared
Our favorite way to prepare shredded pork is in a slow cooker on high for 5-6 hours or on low for 8 hours.
We add in ½ c. water and 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar (this tenderizes the meat) to the pork in the slow cooker before starting it.
Then after the pork has cooked, remove it to a cutting board or plate.
Allow the meat to rest for 15 minutes before using two forks to pull the meat apart.
Plus you can also use the oven or instant pot to prepare the meat.
Side note-- the USDA advises against adding frozen meat to a slow cooker.
Always thaw the pork shoulder in the refrigerator before cooking.
can these be made ahead of time
Typically we use leftover pulled pork for this recipe. Then it just needs to be reheated.
We find these taste best immediately after assembling and toasting the quesadillas; however, leftovers are a filling lunch idea too.
We would not suggest preparing several easy pulled pork quesadillas earlier in the day to serve guests for dinner.
Make them fresh on a griddle or skillet.
can these also be made in a quesadilla maker
Oh yes-- and the recipe is just as easy to follow. Heat up the quesadilla maker and spray with non-stick spray before laying down a bottom layer tortilla.
Then layer the meat mixture and cheese over the entire tortilla followed by a top tortilla.
Close the quesadilla maker and allow to heat through 4-5 minutes, remove, and cut with a pizza cutter.
Top with your favorites such as more dairy free cheese, chopped green onions, fresh cilantro, and serve with BBQ sauce and dairy free sour cream.
We love serving this taco inspired recipe in our quesadilla maker.
Or you can transform this recipe on a griddle or stove top too.
what cheese tastes best
Your favorite dairy free cheese always tastes best.
But, if you are looking for a new brand to enjoy which melts just like traditional cheese use our go-to brand, Follow Your Heart Finely Shredded Cheddar.
Others have used Daiya Mozzarella Shreds.
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- lasagna soup-- your favorite Italian ingredients perfectly simmered and ready to serve with fresh basil and topped with a dollop of dairy free ricotta
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon dairy free butter
- 2 c pulled pork
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar packed
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- dash salt
- dash ground pepper
- 8 gluten free flour tortillas
- 1½ c dairy free shredded cheese
- optional- canned roasted and diced green chiles, diced red onion, or fresh, chopped green onions
- dipping sauces-- gluten free BBQ sauce and optional dairy free sour cream
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or griddle with butter over medium heat.
- In a large saucepan add the brown sugar and balsamic vinegar and cook for 5 minutes until the mixture is thicker and sticky.
- Then add in the pulled pork and canned chiles if using. Combine until the meat is reheated through; set aside.
- Lay the soft tortillas flat on the griddle and load with pulled pork mixture and cheese on one half of the tortilla. Using a large spatula fold the other half of the tortilla with no toppings over the half of the tortilla with pork and cheese. Cook 2-3 minutes and flip the tortillas to the other side. Cook until the tortilla is bronze colored, crispy, and the cheese has melted.
- Remove from the griddle, cut in half with a pizza cutter, top with fresh chopped green onions and serve immediately with BBQ sauce.
- Cover and refrigerate any leftovers.
Nutritional Disclaimer
These Nutritional Facts are ESTIMATED. Your actual nutritional info with this recipe may vary depending on the brands you choose. “Eating Gluten and Dairy Free” is not a registered dietician or nutritionist. The provided nutritional info above is based on a generic calculator, if you want more accurate info, use your nutritional calculator of choice where you can choose brands and get more info that way.