Tomatillo Pork Recipe

Name: Tomatillo Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 whole Pork Loin, Small; 1 pound Tomatillos; 1 whole Jalapeno; 1 whole White Onion (medium); 3 whole Garlic Cloves, Minced; 1- 1/2 cup Water; ⅓ cups Fresh Cilantro, Chopped Coarsely; Salt And Pepper; 10 whole Small Potatoes

Servings: persons

1- 1/2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 whole Pork Loin, Small
1 pound Tomatillos
1 whole Jalapeno
1 whole White Onion (medium)
3 whole Garlic Cloves, Minced
1- 1/2 cup Water
⅓ cups Fresh Cilantro, Chopped Coarsely
Salt And Pepper
10 whole Small Potatoes

1
Heat oil in a Dutch oven until it sizzles.
2
Add pork and brown on all sides, about five minutes per side.
3
Transfer meat to a plate and set aside.
4
Wash and husk the tomatillos and pepper.
5
Place on a baking sheet and broil for three or four minutes, flip and broil the other side until dark.
6
Cool and then transfer to a blender.
7
Process until they turn into a smooth sauce.
8
Set the Dutch oven over the heat again and add onions.
9
Cook until golden and soft; stir in the garlic and cook another minute.
10
Turn the heat up and add the tomatillo puree.
11
Stir until it thickens a little then add the water, cilantro, and salt and pepper to taste.
12
Put pork back in the kettle and cover.
13
Cook in a 325 degrees F oven for 30 minutes.
14
Meanwhile, simmer potatoes in salted water until a fork pierces the skin easily.
15
Add the cooked potatoes to the pot when pork has finished cooking for 30 minutes and then continue cooking until a meat thermometer registers 160 degrees F.
16
Slice the pork and serve with the potatoes and sauce.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 whole Pork Loin, Small, 1 pound Tomatillos, 1 whole Jalapeno, and more.

Yes, Tomatillo Pork 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.

Tomatillo Pork

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