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Pork Chile Verde

Pork Chile Verde

Cost $25, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 240 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $25

INGREDIENTS

  • Vegetables

    • 1 ½ pounds fresh tomatillos, husks removed
    • 4 cloves garlic, peeled
    • 🧅 1 medium yellow onion, coarsely chopped
    • 1 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
    • ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Proteins

    • 3 pounds pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1 ½-inch cubes
  • Oils and Fats

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 3 tablespoons lard or vegetable oil
  • Spices and Seasonings

    • 🧂 2 teaspoons garlic salt
    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Liquids

    • ½ cup red wine
    • 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2

Combine tomatillos, serrano peppers, and garlic in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. Transfer to a baking sheet.

3

Place in the preheated oven and roast until tender, about 30 minutes. Remove vegetables from oven, cool slightly, and transfer to the bowl of a food processor. Puree until smooth.

4

Reduce oven temperature to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).

5

Heat lard in a Dutch oven or heavy oven-safe pot over medium-high heat. Sprinkle pork with garlic salt and pepper and add to the pot in batches. Cook each batch until browned, about 7 minutes, removing to a plate with a slotted spoon. Drain and discard all but 2 tablespoons pan drippings.

6

Add onion and bell pepper to the pot. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.

7

Pour wine into the pan and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.

8

Stir in browned pork, tomatillo puree, chicken stock, cilantro, oregano, cumin, and salt.

9

Cover and cook in the oven until pork is tender, 3 ½ to 4 hours. Allow to stand for 15 minutes, covered, before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

411

Calories

  • 28
    Protein
  • 6
    Carbs
  • 29
    Fats

💡 Roasting the tomatillos and garlic enhances the flavor of the sauce.Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder for a leaner dish.Serve with rice or tortillas to complement the dish.