Description
Pork chile verde is a comforting and flavorful dish that features tender pork simmered in a vibrant green sauce made from tomatillos and spices. This delightful recipe is perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners, bringing warmth and joy to your table. With its bold flavors and inviting aroma, every bite promises an adventure. Whether served over rice or tucked into tortillas, pork chile verde is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 lb tomatillos, quartered
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 jalapeños, chopped (adjust for heat preference)
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Juice of 2 limes
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear the pork until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add tomatillos and jalapeños; cook until they soften.
- Return the pork to the pot; pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 2 hours.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or by transferring to a regular blender.
- Adjust seasoning with lime juice, salt, or more jalapeños as desired.
- Serve garnished with cilantro over rice or tortillas.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg