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Authentic Pork Chile Verde
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Authentic Pork Chile Verde

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I have been tweaking this recipe for several years , to get it to the point of what I recall when I was first given this recipe over 25 years ago, from a wonderful Hispanic lady I worked with in my first restaurant, Noemi had man many wonderful recipes she shared with me and I am in the process of resurrecting them. I want to keep the recipes and her memory alive. This is truly one of the best chile verde recipes I have ever tasted and of course anyone can tweak a recipe to their liking..

"the green sauce is excellent! used fresh tomitillos (diced finely in processor; saves alot of time) & 1 whole toasted jalepeno along w/ the processed ortega chili's. Browned meat separately (forgot to do it w/ the onion & garlic.) Used can of stewed tomatoes & emptied the whole can (did not drain it) Meat was Very Moist! This recipe is a keeper!" - weberwoman

Yield: 15 Ready in 45 minutes

Cuisine: MexicanMain Ingredient: Pork

(4.9, 11) 100% would make again (reviews)

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Servings          
Original recipe makes 15
3 poundsPork butt roast; (pre-diced pork works well for a faster preparation. Just brown
2 tablespoonsCanola oil or Bacon Grease
2 mediumOnions; chopped small
3 clovesFresh garlic; peeled and minced
6 tablespoonsFlour
1 15-oz canTomatoes; drained
2 cupsdiced green chilies; mild green in can
1 large cantomatillos; approx 5-6 in a can with juice
1 eachFresh jalapeno; core, remove seeds and minced fine ( optional )
5 cupschicken broth; (broth is not traditional, but I like the flavor better)
2 tablespoonsground cumin; (or to taste)
1 tablespoonground chili powder; (or to taste) (optional)
1 teaspoonsalt; (if needed, taste before adding)
1 tablespoonOregano Fresh; minced
2 tablespoonsFresh cilantro; chopped

Authentic Pork Chile Verde Preparation

1 Sear precut, cubed pork roast in a large pan with olive oil until meat is just browned lightly season with salt/ pepper and pinch of garlic.

2 Cool meat enough to handle.

3 Process 1/2 of the green chilies until smooth.

4 In the same large pan, melt the lard or bacon grease (or heat oil).

5 Add onions chiles, and 1/2 jalapenos and garlic; saute until tender but not brown.

6 Stir flour into the onion, garlic and fat until flour absorbs the oil or fat.

7 Add broth.

8 Cook and stir until mixture comes to boil and is slightly thickened.

9 Add cubed meat, drained tomatoes, chopped tomatillos, all of the green chilies and jalape?os if desired (taste first).

10 Add the spices a little at a time until you get the taste you like, bringing to a simmer before each addition.

11 Simmer for at least 1 hour , stirring occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.

12 If you want more of a stew type chili, add cubed potatoes 20 minutes before serving; serve with warm tortillas.

13 Serve over burritos and garnish with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and sour creamor with a good pico de gallo sauce.

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  • Calories Per Serving: 230
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    Authentic Pork Chile Verde Reviews

    Give it a rating Would you make it again?   [please sign in to add your comment]
    really fantastic recipe. Loved it over burritos!
    2 months, 3 weeks, 18 hours, 58 minutes ago
    This is my go to recipe. Very good thanks for posting!
    4 months, 3 weeks, 4 days, 21 hours, 8 minutes ago
    This is delicious. First, we ate it as a sort of combination soup/stew with warm flour tortillas. Then we ladled it atop fried eggs that had been placed on freshly fried tortilla strips. Accompanied by refried beans and rice, of course. Finally, we ate it with refried beans wrapped in a flour tortilla. Fantastic!!
    1 years, 1 months, 1 weeks, 6 days, 13 hours, 42 minutes ago
    Very good! May make a few tweaks next time. A little less cumin, a little more jalapeno, but all in all was a great recipe!
    1 years, 3 months, 22 hours, 23 minutes ago
    1 years, 8 months, 2 days, 18 hours, 16 minutes ago
    WOW!!! I like it spicy so a few tweaks and it will be hot enough for me. It's already the best I've had. My mother prides herself on her chili verde recipe. I made this one for her and she didn't say it was better than hers... but she didn't have to. We all knew it to be true. Thanks for sharing.
    1 years, 9 months, 3 weeks, 20 hours, 33 minutes ago
    Wonderful, reminded me of my Nana. Thank you, will definitely make it again. My husband is putting it on everything, including eggs!
    2 years, 2 months, 3 weeks, 18 hours, 15 minutes ago
    This is absolutely the best Green Chili recipe yet! Thank you for sharing.
    3 years, 6 months, 4 weeks, 22 hours, 18 minutes ago
    [I made edits to this recipe.]
    3 years, 9 months, 5 days, 22 hours, 29 minutes ago
    the green sauce is excellent! used fresh tomitillos (diced finely in processor; saves alot of time) & 1 whole toasted jalepeno along w/ the processed ortega chili's. Browned meat separately (forgot to do it w/ the onion & garlic.) Used can of stewed tomatoes & emptied the whole can (did not drain it) Meat was Very Moist! This recipe is a keeper!
    3 years, 11 months, 3 weeks, 16 hours, 20 minutes ago

    [I posted this recipe.]
    4 years, 4 weeks, 21 hours, 2 minutes ago

    Tags

    1. Roast
    2. pork verde
    3. mexican
    4. Spanish
    5. authentic
    6. Side Dish
    7. Sauces
    8. Pork
    9. Mexican

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