Name: Pork Chile Verde
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 25 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 1/2 pounds tomatillos, husked and rinsed; 2 poblano peppers, seeded and roughly chopped; 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and roughly chopped; 1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 4 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese, for garnish; 1 lime, cut into wedges, for garnish; 4 radishes, thinly sliced, for garnish; 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced, for garnish

Description

Pork Chile Verde is a comforting and flavorful dish that brings the vibrant tastes of Mexican cuisine to your table. This hearty recipe features tender, succulent chunks of pork simmered in a rich green chile sauce made from roasted tomatillos, poblano peppers, and jalapeños. The blend of spices and fresh ingredients creates a savory, zesty experience that’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends. Garnished with crumbled cotija cheese, fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and thinly sliced radishes, this dish not only tastes incredible but also looks stunning. Serve it with warm tortillas or rice for a complete meal that will satisfy everyone’s cravings.

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 pounds tomatillos, husked and rinsed
2 poblano peppers, seeded and roughly chopped
2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and roughly chopped
1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese, for garnish
1 lime, cut into wedges, for garnish
4 radishes, thinly sliced, for garnish
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced, for garnish

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Roast tomatillos and peppers for 15-20 minutes until softened.
Season pork cubes with salt and pepper; brown in oil in a Dutch oven.
Blend roasted veggies with onion, garlic, and broth until smooth.
Combine blended sauce with browned pork in the pot; simmer covered for 1.5 to 2 hours.
Stir in cilantro and lime juice before serving.
Garnish with cotija cheese, cilantro, lime wedges, radishes, and jalapeño slices.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 120 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 360
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 95mg