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Pork Chili Verde

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 596 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5 fresh tomatillos peeled and quartered
  • 2 jalapeño peppers seeded
  • ½ cup poblano peppers seeded
  • 1 T chopped fresh cilantro plus additional for garnish
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 T olive oil or avocado oil
  • lbs pork shoulder cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 t dried oregano
  • ½ t cumin
  • ½ t coriander
  • t sea salt
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 2 limes sliced

Instructions
 

  • In a blender, combine the tomatillos, jalapeño, poblano, cilantro, and chicken broth. Blend until it forms a paste.
  • Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat until hot.
  • Add the pork pieces and sear for 2 minutes, until the pork is browned on all sides.
  • Transfer the browned pork to a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Add the onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, and coriander. Stir well to combine. Pour the paste over the pork. Add the sea salt and bay leaf.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours, until the meat is tender. Just before serving, add the sour cream and stir to combine.
  • Garnish with the lime slices and cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 596kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 42gFat: 43gFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
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