Description
This Chile Verde Pork recipe is a flavorful and comforting dish made with tender pork loin cooked in a delicious green chili sauce. It’s perfect for a cozy dinner at home or for entertaining guests.
Ingredients
– 1 boneless pork loin (about 3 1/2 to 4 pounds)
– 2 teaspoons kosher salt
– 1 tablespoon canola oil
– 1/2 cup chicken stock or water or light beer
– 4 carrots, scrubbed, halved lengthwise if large, and cut into thin coins
– 1 yellow onion, diced
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon ground chile powder
– 1 tablespoon ground cumin
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 16 ounces prepared salsa verde
– 1 10-ounce can green enchilada sauce
– 1 4-ounce can chopped green chiles
Instructions
1. Season the pork loin with salt. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and brown the pork on all sides.
2. Add chicken stock, carrots, onion, garlic, chile powder, cumin, oregano, salsa verde, enchilada sauce, and green chiles to the pot.
3. Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for about 2-3 hours until the pork is tender.
4. Shred the pork using two forks and serve with warm tortillas, Greek yogurt, pickled onions, cilantro, avocado, queso fresco, radishes, and lime wedges.
Notes
– For a spicier version, add more chopped green chiles or a dash of hot sauce.
– This dish can also be made in a slow cooker for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg