Chile Verde La Frontera Style
Experience the bold and authentic flavors of the Southwest with this Chile Verde La Frontera Style recipe. Tender chunks of pork shoulder are seared to golden perfection, then simmered in a vibrant, savory sauce made from roasted poblano peppers, tangy tomatillos, and zesty jalapeños. Infused with fragrant spices like cumin and oregano, and brightened with a fresh squeeze of lime juice, this rich and comforting dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. Ready in just under 2 hours, it’s an irresistible one-pot meal that pairs beautifully with steamed rice, warm tortillas, or your favorite Mexican sides. Perfect for fans of slow-cooked, flavor-packed meals, this Chile Verde is bound to become a mealtime favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork shoulder (boneless, trimmed, and cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large white onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 lb tomatillos (husked and quartered)
- 2 medium poblano peppers (roasted, peeled, and diced)
- 2 medium jalapeños (seeded and diced)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
Instructions
1. Season the pork shoulder cubes evenly with salt and black pepper.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
3. Sear the pork cubes in batches, ensuring all sides are browned. Remove the seared pork and set aside.
4. Lower the heat to medium. In the same pot, add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
5. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
6. Add the tomatillos to the pot and cook until they begin to break down (about 7 minutes), stirring occasionally.
7. Stir in the roasted poblano peppers, jalapeños, chicken broth, chopped cilantro, cumin, and oregano.
8. Return the seared pork to the pot, including any accumulated juices.
9. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for approximately 1.5 hours, or until the pork is tender and the flavors meld together.
10. Uncover the pot and stir in the lime juice. Adjust seasonings with additional salt or pepper to taste.
11. Serve hot with steamed rice, warm tortillas, or your favorite side dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
472 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.8 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.2 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 106 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 1023 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.6 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.0 g | ||
| Protein | 30.4 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 50 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 862 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
