Chile Verde (Green Chile) Recipe

Name: Chile Verde (Green Chile)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs pork shoulder; 1 lb pork soup bones; 1 (22 ounce) can tomatoes; 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 3 1/2 cups hot water; 3 (7 ounce) cans diced green chili peppers, strips (Ortega brand preferred); 1 ounce diced hot pepper; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons salt

Servings: persons

2 1/2 lbs pork shoulder
1 lb pork soup bones
1 (22 ounce) can tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon garlic powder
3 1/2 cups hot water
3 (7 ounce) cans diced green chili peppers, strips (Ortega brand preferred)
1 ounce diced hot pepper
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons salt

1
Cut pork into 1/2 inch cubes and with the pork bones, fry over low heat until brown and the meat is slightly dry. If pork is very fatty, pour off grease until you only have 4-5 tbsp left.
2
Using a colander, strain tomatoes into an 8-qt sauce pan and rough chop the tomatoes. Add tomato sauce, garlic, hot water and cooked pork and bones to tomatoes.
3
Bring to rapid boil and continue boiling for 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
4
Add spices, chopped hot peppers and chopped chili strips and continue to boil for 20 more minutes, stirring frequently.
5
Lower heat to medium and continue cooking for 20 minutes.
6
Remove bones and ready to serve.
7
May be refrigerated for 1 week or frozen for three months.

1024

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

109

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 lbs pork shoulder, 1 lb pork soup bones, 1 (22 ounce) can tomatoes, 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Chile Verde (Green Chile) 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.

Chile Verde (Green Chile)

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