Low & Slow Pork Verde Recipe

Name: Low & Slow Pork Verde
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3-1/2 to 4 pounds); 1 large onion, chopped; 1 jar (16 ounces) salsa verde; 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro; Hot cooked grits; Sour cream, optional

Servings: persons

1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3-1/2 to 4 pounds)
1 large onion, chopped
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa verde
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
Hot cooked grits
Sour cream, optional

1
Place pork and onion in a 4-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine salsa, chiles, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, pepper flakes and cinnamon; pour over meat. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until meat is tender.
2
Remove roast; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices. Shred pork with two forks. Return pork to slow cooker; heat through. Stir in cilantro. Serve with grits and, if desired, sour cream.
3
Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring and adding a little broth if necessary.

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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: 1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), 1 large onion, chopped, 1 jar (16 ounces) salsa verde, 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles, and more.

Yes, Low & Slow Pork Verde 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.

Low & Slow Pork Verde

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