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Pork Chile Verde

Pork Chile Verde is a flavorful Mexican dish made with tender pork simmered in a spicy green sauce made from tomatillos and green chilies, perfect for tacos, burritos, or served over rice.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pork
  • 2 pounds pork shoulder cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for browning the pork
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth
For the Sauce
  • 1 pound tomatillos husked and rinsed
  • 2 medium jalapeños stemmed and seeded
  • 1 medium onion quartered
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin

Method
 

Prepare the Pork
  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Season the pork cubes with salt and pepper, then brown them in batches for about 5-7 minutes until golden on all sides.
  3. Remove the browned pork and set aside.
Make the Sauce
  1. In the same pot, add the tomatillos, jalapeños, onion, and garlic.
  2. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes until the tomatillos are soft and slightly charred.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a blender, add cilantro and cumin, and blend until smooth.
Combine and Simmer
  1. Return the browned pork to the pot and pour the blended sauce over it.
  2. Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  3. Cover and cook on low heat for about 1.5 hours until the pork is tender.
Serve
  1. Once the pork is tender, adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper as needed.
  2. Serve hot with tortillas, rice, or as a filling for burritos.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3g

Notes

For a spicier version, leave some seeds in the jalapeños or add a serrano pepper. This dish can be made ahead of time and reheats well.

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