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Pork Chili Verde Recipe
Pork Chili Verde is a wonderful mixture made up of green chilis, tomatoes and spices, best served over giant burritos, eggs, refried beans or in tacos.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 239 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
For the Pork:
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2-3 pounds boneless pork shoulder or pork butt , fat trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Chile Verde:
- 1 white onion , chopped
- 2 jalapeños , seeds removed and minced
- 3 cloves garlic , minced or pressed
- 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 3-4 medium tomatillos , husks removed, chopped
- 14 ounces cans diced green chilies , or one cup freshly roasted and peeled
- 14 ounces petite diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt and pepper. Toss the cubed pork in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Transfer to a plate and discard remaining flour.
- Heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large Dutch oven or pot. When the oil it hot and simmering, add the floured pork, browning on all sides, approximately 3-4 minutes. Remove the pork to a paper towel lined plate and set aside.
- Add the onion and jalapenos to the hot pot, sauteing until soft and fragrant. Add the garlic, cooking an additional minute. Scrape up any browned bits, leaving them in the pan.
- Add the cooked pork, broth, tomatillos, green chiles, tomatoes, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper to the pot, stirring to combine.
- Cover and reduce to low heat (low simmer) for 2-3 hours.
- Serve over rice, smothered over burritos or with a side of flour tortillas.
- If you've tried this recipe, please come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
239kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
68mg
(23%)
Sodium
678mg
(28%)
Potassium
560mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
64IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 239
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 239kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 678mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 560mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 64IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.