Carne Con Chiles Recipe

Name: Carne Con Chiles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 -4 lbs pork shoulder; 2 teaspoons olive oil; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper (to taste); ½ teaspoon garlic powder (to taste); ½ teaspoon seasoning salt (to taste); 1 lime, juice of; 10 tomatillos, husked and cut in half; 1 large tomatoes, quartered; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and halved; 1 dried red chili pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 garlic clove; ½ teaspoon salt (to taste); 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

3 -4 lbs pork shoulder
2 teaspoons olive oil
½ teaspoon ground black pepper (to taste)
½ teaspoon garlic powder (to taste)
½ teaspoon seasoning salt (to taste)
1 lime, juice of
10 tomatillos, husked and cut in half
1 large tomatoes, quartered
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and halved
1 dried red chili pepper, seeded and chopped
1 garlic clove
½ teaspoon salt (to taste)
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped

1
Heat oil in a skillet.
2
Sprinkle roast with pepper, garlic powder and seasoning salt; rub in well.
3
When oil is shimmering, add roast and brown well on all sides.
4
Transfer roast to slow cooker.
5
Combine the lime juice, tomatillos, tomato, jalapenos, and dried chilies in the workbowl of a blender or food processor along with the garlic and salt.
6
Blend until smooth.
7
Pour over roast.
8
Cook on low 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours.
9
15 min before cooking is completed, add cilantro.
10
When cooking is done, shred meat using 2 forks; stir meat back in to sauce and serve as taco filling, or over rice.

270

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 -4 lbs pork shoulder, 2 teaspoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper (to taste), ½ teaspoon garlic powder (to taste), and more.

Yes, Carne Con Chiles falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Carne Con Chiles

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