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Slow Cooker Colorado Pork Green Chile

Thick, hearty Colorado style green chile stew slow cooked to perfection with tomatillos, green chiles, garlic, tomatoes, and tomatillos.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 344 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs pork shoulder cut into bite-sized cubes or 2 lbs pre-cooked pork
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 lbs green chiles Hatch or poblano, roasted, chopped
  • 1 can Ro-Tel with green chiles
  • 1 pound tomatillos hulled and diced or 1 can tomatillos, drained and chopped
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp Mexican oregano
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 cup flour
  • 18 oz chicken broth
  • 1 tsp Fresh cracked pepper or more, to taste
  • 2 tsp celtic sea salt or more, to taste

Instructions

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  1. If using pre-cooked pork: Place the pork cubes in the slow cooker and toss them with 1- 1 1/2 cups of flour, ensuring the pork is evenly coated. Skip to step 3 (add vegetables to slow cooker.)
  2. If using raw pork: Place the pork cubes in the slow cooker and toss them with 1- 1 1/2 cups of flour, ensuring the pork is evenly coated. Set aside.
  3. If desired, heat a small amount of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the floured pork cubes until browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes. This step adds more depth of flavor but can be skipped to save time. Set the pork aside.
  4. In the slow cooker, add the 1/2 cup of olive oil, then layer in the onion, garlic, and floured pork (whether raw or pre-cooked).
  5. Stir in the roasted green chiles, can of Ro-Tel, and drained or diced tomatillos.
  6. Sprinkle the cumin, Mexican oregano, ground coriander, and smoked paprika over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
  7. Pour in the chicken broth, ensuring it covers the pork and vegetables. Stir gently to combine.
  8. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the pork is tender and the flavors have melded together.
  9. Once cooked, taste the mixture and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. If the consistency is too thick, add more chicken broth or water to loosen it up.
  10. Serve the pork green chile as a stew, or use it to smother burritos, eggs, fries, or anything you like. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 344kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Cholesterol 48mg (16%) Sodium 670mg (28%) Potassium 467mg (13%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 209IU (4%) Vitamin C 23mg (26%) Calcium 39mg (4%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 344

% Daily Value*

Calories 344kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 670mg 28%
Potassium 467mg 10%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 209IU 4%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 39mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.