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Pork Chile Verde

Pork Chile Verde is a flavorful Mexican stew made with tender pork simmered in a spicy green sauce made from tomatillos and green chilies. It's perfect for serving with rice or tortillas.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 pounds pork shoulder cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for browning the pork
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
For the Sauce
  • 1 pound tomatillos husked and rinsed
  • 2 medium jalapeños stemmed and seeded
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
For Serving
  • 12 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup sour cream for topping
  • 1 cup shredded cheese optional

Method
 

Preparing the Pork
  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork cubes and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Remove the pork and set it aside. In the same pot, add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Making the Sauce
  1. In a blender, combine the tomatillos, jalapeños, cilantro, cumin, and salt. Blend until smooth.
  2. Pour the sauce into the pot with the onions and garlic, then add the browned pork back into the pot.
Simmering
  1. Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
  2. Cover and simmer for about 1 hour, or until the pork is tender.
Final Adjustments
  1. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the lid and let it simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes.
Serving
  1. Serve the Pork Chile Verde hot, accompanied by warm corn tortillas, sour cream, and shredded cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4g

Notes

For a milder sauce, remove the seeds from the jalapeños. You can also add other toppings such as diced avocado or sliced radishes for extra flavor and texture.

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