Classic Slow Cooker Pork Chile Verde
Slow Cooker Pork Chile Verde is a hearty and flavorful Mexican-inspired dish made with tender pork slow-cooked in a rich, tangy tomatillo and green chile sauce. Perfect for serving over rice, in tacos, or with warm tortillas for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 3 - 4 pounds boneless pork shoulder butt roast
- 1 large onion chopped
- 16 ounces salsa verde
- 4 ounces green chiles chopped
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro stems and leaves and all
- sour cream optional topping
- 1 cup chicken broth low or no-sodium added
Instructions
- Add the chicken broth, cilantro, chopped onion, green chilies, and salsa verde to the bottom of your slow cooker. Mix to combine.
- Mix the cumin, oregano, salt, pepper and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle the seasoning blend over the top and sides of the pork, then set it into the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or high for about 4 hours, until the pork is tender and easy to shred with a fork.
- Remove the pork from the slow cooker and let it cool slightly. Skim off any fat from the cooking juices. Shred the pork using two forks.
- Add the shredded pork back to the slow cooker and stir it into the sauce. Let it heat through for another 10–15 minutes.
- Stir in the fresh cilantro and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Notes
Chef Jenn's Tips
- Use pork shoulder for the best flavor and texture. If you use bone-in pork shoulder, it may take longer to cook.
- For more heat, add a chopped jalapeño to the mix.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the pork and reduce the sauce in a saucepan over medium heat for 10 minutes before adding the shredded pork back in. You can also thicken it with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of water or broth.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 346kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 52gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 137mgSodium: 1266mgPotassium: 1080mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 560IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 3mg
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