Quick Delicious Pork Chile Verde
Transform your dinner routine with this Quick Delicious Pork Chile Verde, a bold and flavorful Mexican-inspired dish that’s ready in under an hour! Featuring tender chunks of seared pork shoulder simmered in a zesty sauce made from fresh tomatillos, roasted green chiles, and a hint of jalapeño heat, this hearty recipe is a celebration of vibrant, smoky flavors. Finished with a touch of lime and fresh cilantro for brightness, this one-pot comfort food pairs perfectly with warm tortillas or fluffy rice. Whether you're feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week, this savory chile verde delivers restaurant-quality taste with minimal effort—ideal for busy weeknights or casual entertaining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 3 units garlic cloves (minced)
- 1.5 pounds tomatillos (husked and quartered)
- 1 cup canned diced green chiles
- 1 unit jalapeño (seeded and chopped)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 unit lime (juiced)
- optional tortillas or rice (for serving)
Instructions
Season the pork cubes evenly with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.
In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
Sear the pork in batches until browned on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Remove the pork and set aside.
In the same pot, add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the tomatillos, green chiles, jalapeño, chicken broth, cumin, and oregano.
Return the seared pork to the pot and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pork is tender and the sauce is slightly thickened.
Stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Serve the Pork Chile Verde hot with warm tortillas or over rice. Garnish with extra cilantro, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3068 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 221.0 g | 283% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.8 g | 349% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 635 mg | 212% | |
| Sodium | 5267 mg | 229% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 110.5 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.5 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.3 g | ||
| Protein | 184.1 g | 368% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 376 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 18.3 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 5495 mg | 117% | |
*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.
