Chile Verdadero Recipe

Name: Chile Verdadero
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs pork butt, cubed 1/2-1-inch (shoulder is fine); 3 tablespoons canola oil; 1 ½ cups onions, yellow chopped; 3 tablespoons garlic, chopped; flour (for dredging); 24 ounces chicken stock; 24 ounces tomatillos, chopped (I just use food processor); 24 ounces chilies, medium hatch roasted and stem tops removed (These are also known as Big Jim); 2 teaspoons cumin, ground; 1 teaspoon cumin, toasted seeds; 1 ½ teaspoons Mexican oregano, chopped (regular will work); 2 bay leaves; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

3 lbs pork butt, cubed 1/2-1-inch (shoulder is fine)
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 ½ cups onions, yellow chopped
3 tablespoons garlic, chopped
flour (for dredging)
24 ounces chicken stock
24 ounces tomatillos, chopped (I just use food processor)
24 ounces chilies, medium hatch roasted and stem tops removed (These are also known as Big Jim)
2 teaspoons cumin, ground
1 teaspoon cumin, toasted seeds
1 ½ teaspoons Mexican oregano, chopped (regular will work)
2 bay leaves
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

1
Put salt and pepper in enough flour to dredge the pork.
2
Dredge.
3
Put oil into hot skillet and brown the pork.
4
In large pot, place a little oil and simmer the onions.
5
Then add stock, chiles, tomatillos, cumin, oregano and bay to simmer.
6
Add pork after browned.
7
Salt and pepper to taste.
8
Green chile powder (mild, medium or hot) can be added to increase heat.
9
Simmer for 3 hours or until the pork falls apart.

1275

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

147

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs pork butt, cubed 1/2-1-inch (shoulder is fine), 3 tablespoons canola oil, 1 ½ cups onions, yellow chopped, 3 tablespoons garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chile Verdadero falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Chile Verdadero

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