Pork Chile Verde

Name: Pork Chile Verde
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 6 h 30 min
Total time: 6 h 55 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 boneless pork sirloin roast (3 pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes; 4 medium carrots, sliced; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 1 can (28 ounces) green enchilada sauce; 1/4 cup cold water; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped; 1 cup minced fresh cilantro; Hot cooked rice; Flour tortillas, warmed

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Cook: 6-1/2 hours

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Oct. 15, 2022

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

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Ingredients

1 boneless pork sirloin roast (3 pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes
4 medium carrots, sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 can (28 ounces) green enchilada sauce
1/4 cup cold water
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 cup minced fresh cilantro
Hot cooked rice
Flour tortillas, warmed

Directions

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.

Peppers (Hot)

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 345 calories, 18g fat (4g saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 545mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 35g protein.

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