Chili Verde Recipe
By using prepared green salsa, you can have an authentic tasting chili verde without the slicing and dicing! This incredibly delicious pork stew is a southwestern classic, and is wonderful served over rice.
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- Serves: 4 persons
Ingredients
- 2tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3pounds boneless pork shoulder (cut into 2-inch cubes)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 3cups green salsa (be sure to get one made from tomatillos)
- 1teaspoon dried oregano
- Cayenne to taste
- Optional: sour cream
- Optional: chopped cilantro
Instructions
Step 1
Season the pork cubes with salt and pepper. In a heavy Dutch oven, heat the oil on high heat, and brown the pork (in batches if necessary) until well browned.Step 2
Drain the excess grease, and add the salsa. Add the pork and oregano.Step 3
Cover and simmer on low for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the pork is very tender. Adjust seasoning, and add cayenne if a spicier chili is desired.Step 4
Serve in a bowl with sour cream and cilantro, if desired.