Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Chile Verde, a traditional Mexican dish that marries tender pork with a vibrant tomatillo-based sauce. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore three distinct recipes, each offering a unique take on this classic. The first recipe presents a classic Chile Verde, where succulent pork shoulder is braised in a savory green sauce brimming with tomatillos, green chiles, and fragrant spices. Next, we introduce a tantalizing Chile Verde Pork Tamales recipe, where the delectable filling is enveloped in a soft and fluffy masa dough, creating a harmonious symphony of flavors and textures. Lastly, our adventurous taste buds will be delighted by Chile Verde Quesadillas, where the richness of Chile Verde and the gooey melted cheese unite within a crispy tortilla, resulting in a culinary fiesta. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a flavorful adventure with these exceptional Chile Verde recipes!
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
CHILE VERDE PORK
This authentic pork chile verde recipe will rival any you find in a Mexican restaurant! Tender pieces of pork slow cooked with a fantastic homemade green chile sauce (salsa verde). Serve this delicious stew alongside warm tortillas, rice and beans.
Provided by Lauren Allen
Categories Main Course
Time 2h50m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Season pork pieces on all sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large stock pot over high heat. Add oil. Once hot, sear the pork pieces until browned on all sides.
- Remove the pork from the pot. Add a little additional oil to pan, if needed.
- Add onion and saute until tender. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the cumin and oregano. Return pork to the pot and add the chicken broth.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 2-4 hours.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce.
- Place rack on second to top level of oven and turn the oven to high broil.
- Lightly spray a jelly roll pan with cooking oil. Wash the poblano peppers, jalapeños and tomatillos.
- Slice the tomatillo and both types of peppers in half, and remove stems. Seed the peppers and remove the white veins inside if if you do not want the chile verde to be very spicy. (See my note below about spice level). Do not seed the tomatillos.
- Place the poblano peppers, jalapeño and tomatillos on baking sheets cut side down. Broil for about 7-10 minutes or until browned.
- Immediately place peppers in a plastic bag and tie the bag. Allow them to steam for 5 minutes, and then peel off their outer layer of skin. (It should come off easily)
- Add the peppers, tomatillos and cilantro to a blender and puree.
- Add mixture to the pot with the pork and cook everything together for an additional 30 to 45 minutes.
- Serve with tortillas, and a side of Mexican rice and beans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Sodium 301 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BRAISED PORK WITH GREEN CHILE SAUCE OF CHILE VERDE
My DD makes this chile verde whenever we get together for Mexican dinners. It is a family favorite. The recipe is from a Sunset Mexican Cookbook,from 1977. Mild canned California green chiles season this meaty pork stew. Serve it with rice or as a burrito filling. For Burritos, spoon pork into warm, soft flour tortillas, add sour cream, tomato wedges, and a squeeze of lime juice and fold to enclose. We also serve this Chile Verde with Tamales. This chile Verde is also good served with scrambled eggs, Enjoy!
Provided by Barb G.
Categories Stew
Time 2h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Trim and discard fat and cut pork in 1-inch cubes.
- In a large frying pan, heat oil over mediun-high heat; add meat a few cubes at a time and cook until very brown.
- Push meat to side of pan and add onion, garlic and bell peppers; saute until limp.
- Stir in chiles, oregano, cumin, salt, cilantro, vinegar, and water.
- Cover and simmer until meat is fork tender(about 1 hour).
- Skim off fat & discard.
- Serve with rice or make burritos or serve in your favorite way.
BRAISED PORK GREEN CHILI
Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 8 portions
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Over medium heat in a medium saucepan, heat the butter until melted. Then reduce the heat to low and slowly whisk in the flour to create a roux. Continue to cook until the butter has been absorbed into the flour and is a smooth consistency.
- Once the roux has cooked, return the mixture to medium-high heat. Add the stock and allow to simmer, whisking throughout the cooking process. Once simmered and thickened, 8 to 10 minutes, add the pork, chiles, spice and parsley. Allow this to cook for an additional 20 minutes, with reduced heat to medium-low. Finally, add the tomatoes and cook for a final 10 minutes. Taste and adjust spice to preference.
PORK CHILI VERDE (GREEN PORK CHILI)
This chili verde was one of the first recipes I ever learned. It comes out great even if you don't brown the meat, but I think doing so always adds extra flavor so I usually do it.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Pork Chili Recipes
Time 2h25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Heat vegetable oil in a pot over high heat until it's nearly smoking. Add pork shoulder cubes in a single layer. Let sear until brown on one side, 4 to 5 minutes. Mix and turn pieces over and brown on the other side, 4 to 5 minutes. Add onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring until onions turn translucent, about 4 minutes. Add oregano, cumin, coriander, and cayenne. Stir and cook until seasonings get fragrant, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
- Remove paper husk from tomatillos and rinse. Cut into quarters. Place in blender with garlic, jalapeno pepper, poblano, cilantro, and chicken broth. Pulse on and off until pieces start to break down. Then blend until mixture has liquefied, about 30 seconds. Stir sauce into the meat mixture. Add 1 teaspoon salt and bay leaf. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low to maintain a slow but steady simmer for about 1 hour. Add potatoes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper. If mixture has reduced to where potatoes are not immersed, add more broth to cover. Simmer until meat and potatoes are tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Garnish individual servings with a dollop of sour cream, some pickled red onions (if desired), and cilantro leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 569.4 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 95.9 mg, Fat 32.2 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 29.3 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 1484.6 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
PORK CHILE VERDE
Pork slowly stews with jalapenos, onion, green enchilada sauce and spices in this flavor-packed Mexican dish. It's wonderful on its own or stuffed in a warm tortilla with sour cream, grated cheese or olives on the side. -Kimberly Burke, Chico, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 6h55m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the pork, carrots, onion and garlic in oil in batches until pork is browned. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the enchilada sauce, water, jalapenos and cilantro. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until meat is tender. Serve with rice and tortillas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 18g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 545mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
Tips:
- Use a well-browned pork shoulder. This will give the sauce a rich, flavorful base.
- Sear the pork in batches if necessary. Don't overcrowd the pan, or the pork won't brown properly.
- Use a Dutch oven or large pot with a tight-fitting lid. This will help the pork braise evenly.
- Add enough liquid to cover the pork. This will help keep the pork moist and prevent it from drying out.
- Simmer the pork for at least 2 hours, or until it is fall-apart tender. The longer you simmer it, the more flavorful it will be.
- Make the sauce while the pork is braising. This will give the flavors time to develop.
- Serve the pork with rice, beans, or tortillas. You can also add your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.
Conclusion:
Braised pork with green chile sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The pork is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is spicy and flavorful. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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