Chile Verde
Indulge in the warmth of homemade Chile Verde, a vibrant dish that combines tender pork shoulder with fresh green chiles and aromatic spices. This recipe is not just a meal; it’s a celebration of flavors that evokes memories of family gatherings and cozy dinners. Perfect for tacos, burritos, or served over rice, this hearty dish brings comfort to any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs pork shoulder, diced into 1-inch cubes
- 4 fresh green chiles (Hatch preferred), chopped
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the pork shoulder.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, sauté diced onion until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped green chiles and cumin until well combined.
- Add the pork cubes and chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil before reducing heat to simmer.
- Cover and let simmer for about 1.5 hours or until the pork is fork-tender.
- Stir in freshly chopped cilantro right before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg