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Pork Green Chili: Discover Authentic Chile Verde Recipe

A delicious and authentic recipe for Pork Green Chili, also known as Chile Verde, featuring tender pork shoulder simmered with tomatillos and spices.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds pork shoulder cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 jalapeño peppers seeded and chopped
  • 1 pound tomatillos husked and quartered
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)
  • Lime wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork cubes and season with salt and pepper. Brown the pork on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the pork and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and chopped jalapeños, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add the quartered tomatillos to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Return the browned pork to the pot. Pour in the chicken broth, and add the ground cumin and dried oregano. Stir to combine.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro and lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a spicier version, leave some seeds in the jalapeños or add a serrano pepper.
  • Serve with warm tortillas or over rice for a complete meal.

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