Chile Verde
Experience the warmth and vibrant flavors of chile verde, a comforting dish that features tender pork simmered in a zesty green sauce made from roasted tomatillos and jalapeños. This recipe is not only easy to make but also versatile enough for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy family dinner or a festive gathering. Serve it with warm tortillas or rice and watch as everyone comes back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into chunks
- 6 firm tomatillos, husked and rinsed
- 2 jalapeños, seeds removed for less heat
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). On a baking sheet, roast tomatillos and jalapeños until blistered, about 20 minutes.
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, sear the pork shoulder in oil until browned on all sides (about 5–7 minutes per side).
- Add roasted vegetables, onion, and garlic to the pot; stir well.
- Pour in chicken broth and lime juice; bring to a simmer while scraping up any browned bits.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for about 2 hours until pork is fork-tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg