Pork Green Chili (Colorado Style) Recipe

Name: Pork Green Chili (Colorado Style)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs pork roast; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 7 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth; ⅓ cups water; 1 large yellow sweet onion; 1 head garlic; 3 anaheim chilies; 3 medium tomatillos; 4 serrano chilies; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with juice; 6 (4 1/2 ounce) chopped green chilies; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 cup flour

Servings: persons

2 lbs pork roast
4 tablespoons olive oil
7 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
⅓ cups water
1 large yellow sweet onion
1 head garlic
3 anaheim chilies
3 medium tomatillos
4 serrano chilies
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with juice
6 (4 1/2 ounce) chopped green chilies
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup flour

1
Sear pork in 2 Tablespoons olive oil. Add 4 cans chicken broth and 6 cups of water, bring to a boil, and simmer until pork falls apart (aprox 3 hours).
2
Meanwhile, chop onion, garlic, and anaheims. Saute in 2 Tablespoons olive oil. Chop tomatillos, serranos, and stewed tomatoes. Puree 2 cans chopped green chilis. Set all aside.
3
When done, sift pork out of juice and shred, then add back.
4
Add all ingredients except flour and 2 cups water, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for at least one hour.
5
In a separate container mix 2 cups water and 1 cup flour, shake well (grandmas rule was 100 shakes). Add mixture to chili slowly to achieve desired thickness.

1422

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

132

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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs pork roast, 4 tablespoons olive oil, 7 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth, ⅓ cups water, and more.

Yes, Pork Green Chili (Colorado Style) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pork Green Chili (Colorado Style)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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