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Chile Verde Pork

Chile Verde Pork

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Chile Verde Pork recipe features tender boneless pork loin cooked in a flavorful blend of salsa verde, green chiles, and spices. Serve it with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings for a delicious meal.


Ingredients

  • – 1 boneless pork loin (about 3 1/2 to 4 pounds)
  • – 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • – 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • – 1/2 cup chicken stock or water or light beer
  • – 4 carrots, scrubbed, halved lengthwise if large, and cut into thin coins
  • – 1 yellow onion, diced
  • – 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • – 1 tablespoon ground chile powder
  • – 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • – 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • – 16 ounces prepared salsa verde
  • – 1 10-ounce can green enchilada sauce
  • – 1 4-ounce can chopped green chiles

Instructions

1. Season the pork loin with salt.

2. Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat and brown the pork on all sides.

3. Add chicken stock, carrots, onion, garlic, chile powder, cumin, oregano, salsa verde, enchilada sauce, and green chiles.

4. Cover and simmer for about 2 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shredded.

5. Serve the Chile Verde Pork with warm tortillas and desired toppings.


Notes

– For a spicier version, add a diced jalapeno or a pinch of cayenne pepper.

– You can also cook this recipe in a slow cooker for 6-8 hours on low for even more tender pork.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg