Slow Cooker Pork Chile Verde
I love how tender and flavorful this Slow Cooker Pork Chile Verde is! Juicy chunks of pork shoulder are slow-cooked in a tangy, slightly spicy tomatillo and green chile sauce until melt-in-your-mouth tender. It’s the perfect dish to serve with rice, tortillas, or beans for a cozy and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
- 3-4 pounds boneless pork shoulder or butt roast
- 1 large onion chopped
- 16 ounces salsa verde
- 4 ounces green chiles chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth low or no-sodium added
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro stems and leaves and all
- sour cream optional topping
Instructions
- Pour the salsa verde, chicken broth, green chiles, chopped onion, and half of the cilantro into the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Mix the cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, cinnamon, and red pepper flakes.
- Rub the seasoning blend all over the pork, then place it into the slow cooker on top of the salsa mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or high for about 4 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Remove the pork and let it rest slightly. Skim any excess fat from the cooking liquid. Using two forks, shred the pork into bite-sized pieces.
- Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker, stirring it into the sauce. Let it warm through for an additional 10–15 minutes.
- Stir in the remaining fresh cilantro, adjust seasoning as needed, and serve with your favorite sides.
Notes
Chef Jenn's Tips
- Use pork shoulder for the best balance of flavor and tenderness. Bone-in pork shoulder works too, but may require a longer cooking time.
- Like it spicier? Add a diced jalapeño to the slow cooker.
- Prefer a thicker sauce? Transfer the sauce to a pan and simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes. Alternatively, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water or broth, then stir it into the sauce before returning the pork.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 346kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 52gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 137mgSodium: 1266mgPotassium: 1080mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 560IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 3mg
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