Chile Verde Pork
This Chile Verde Pork recipe combines tender pork loin with a flavorful blend of spices, salsa verde, and green chiles for a delicious and comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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FOR THE CHILE VERDE PORK:
- 1 boneless pork loin (about 3 ½ to 4 pounds)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- ½ cup chicken stock or water or light beer
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ground chile powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 16 ounces salsa verde
- 1 10-ounce can green enchilada sauce
- 1 4-ounce can chopped green chiles
Instructions
- Prep the Pork: Season pork loin with salt. Heat oil in a large skillet and brown the pork on all sides.
- Cook the Vegetables: Add carrots, onion, garlic, chile powder, cumin, and oregano to the skillet. Cook until vegetables soften.
- Add Sauces: Stir in salsa verde, enchilada sauce, and green chiles. Place the pork back in the skillet.
- Simmer: Cover and simmer until pork is cooked through and tender.
- Shred and Serve: Remove pork, shred it, and return to the sauce. Serve with tortillas and desired toppings.
Notes
- You can customize the level of spiciness by adjusting the amount of chile powder and green chiles.
- This dish can be made in advance and reheated, allowing the flavors to meld even further.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
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