Salsa Verde Pulled Pork
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
227 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Salsa Verde Pulled Pork
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In this Salsa Verde Pulled Pork, tender and juicy shredded pork is tossed in a tangy and spicy salsa verde made with jalapeños, tomatoes, and tomatillos. This authentic Mexican recipe is flavorful, easy, and a great main dish for any occasion.
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Ingredients
- 3-4 cups cooked pulled pork (see notes)
- 4 jalapeños
- 6 tomatillos
- 5-6 small tomatoes
- ¼ cup pork broth or chicken broth use compatible broth for Whole30
- ½ cup water
- 2 small garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoon oil
Instructions
- Fill a medium pot with water and bring to a boil. Add the jalapeños and boil for 5 minutes. Then add the tomatillos and tomatoes.
- Boil until the tomatillos and tomatoes are fork tender but not falling apart. This should take approximately another 8 minutes.
- Place the jalapeños, tomatoes, and tomatillos (with skin and all) into a blender or food processor.
- Add broth from the cooked pork (or chicken broth), water, garlic cloves, salt, cumin, and black pepper.
- Blend until smooth.
- In a large saucepan or medium pot, add 2 tablespoons of oil. Once hot, add the salsa verde and bring it to a simmer.
- Simmer on medium-low heat until the top of the sauce develops a light brown foam.
- Add the shredded pork. Mix so the pork is fully incorporated into the sauce and continue simmering for another 5 minutes.
- Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve. See blog post for ideas on what to serve with this dish.
Notes
- I have a great and easy recipe for shredded pork that complements the salsa verde perfectly. Click here for Mexican Shredded Pork.
- To speed up the prep time, you can plan ahead and cook the pork the night before or in the morning.
- For a milder heat, remove the seeds and veins from the jalapeños or only use 1 or 2. If you prefer a much spicier sauce, replace 1 or 2 of the jalapeños with serrano peppers.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 serving
Calories
227kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
5.1g
(2%)
Protein
16.9g
(34%)
Fat
15.4g
(24%)
Saturated Fat
5.4g
(27%)
Cholesterol
61mg
(20%)
Sodium
365mg
(15%)
Potassium
490mg
(14%)
Fiber
1.7g
(7%)
Sugar
2.1g
(4%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 227kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 5.1g | 2% |
| Protein | 16.9g | 34% |
| Fat | 15.4g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4g | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 365mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 490mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 7% |
| Sugar | 2.1g | 4% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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