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Authentic Chile Verde (Mexican Pork Chili)
3h
Serves 1
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3h
Serves 1
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Directions
1
Cut the pork shoulder into 1–2 inch cubes.
2
Season generously with cumin, salt, and black pepper.
3
Set aside while preparing the green sauce.
4
Peel and rinse the tomatillos, onion, and garlic.
5
Remove stems from all chiles and slice them lengthwise. Cut the onion in half.
6
In a Dutch oven or large pot, bring about 6 cups of water to a boil.
7
Add tomatillos, chiles, and onion. Cook for about 8 minutes, until slightly softened.
8
Using a slotted spoon, transfer vegetables to a blender along with garlic and cilantro.
9
Blend until smooth.
10
Reserve 1 cup of the green sauce and set aside for finishing.
11
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
12
Add pork in batches, searing until browned on all sides.
13
Return all browned pork to the Dutch oven.
14
Pour the blended green sauce over the pork and stir well.
15
Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
16
Simmer for about 3 hours, stirring occasionally, until the pork is fork-tender.
17
Stir in the reserved 1 cup of green sauce just before serving for a fresh, vibrant finish.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1 –2 inch cubes
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1.5 lbs tomatillos, husks removed
6 Anaheim green chiles or poblanos
2 jalapeños
2 serrano chiles
1 large white onion
5 garlic cloves
2 cups fresh cilantro, about 1 bunch
Equipment
Dutch oven
large pot
blender
large skillet
Tips
Stir in the reserved 1 cup of green sauce just before serving for a fresh, vibrant finish.
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