Pressure Cooker Pork Green Chili Verde

Name: Pressure Cooker Pork Green Chili Verde
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder, 1.5-inch cubes; 1.5 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 2 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable or avocado); 1 large yellow onion, diced; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 16 oz tomatillos (canned or fresh husked), quartered; 8 oz roasted Hatch or Anaheim green chiles (canned or jarred), chopped; 1 jalapeno, seeded, minced; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp dried Mexican oregano; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Tender chunks of pork shoulder braised under pressure with tomatillos, roasted green chiles, and aromatics into a bold, tangy chili verde perfect for bowls, burritos, or chips.

80 minMediumServes 6440 cal/serving

MexicanDinnerPressure CookerStandardHigh ProteinLow CarbGluten-FreeDairy-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

3 lbs boneless pork shoulder, 1.5-inch cubes
1.5 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
2 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable or avocado)
1 large yellow onion, diced
6 garlic cloves, minced
16 oz tomatillos (canned or fresh husked), quartered
8 oz roasted Hatch or Anaheim green chiles (canned or jarred), chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded, minced
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried Mexican oregano
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

Pat 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder dry and season all over with 1.5 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
2

Set the pressure cooker to Saute (high). Add 2 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable or avocado) and sear boneless pork shoulder in batches until browned on two sides, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
3

Add 1 large diced yellow onion to the pot and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add 6 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp ground cumin, and 1 tsp dried Mexican oregano; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
4

Add 16 oz quartered tomatillos (canned or fresh husked), 8 oz chopped roasted Hatch or Anaheim green chiles (canned or jarred), 1 seeded, minced jalapeno, and 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth. Stir, scraping up any browned bits. Return pork and any juices to the pot.
5

Seal the lid, set to high pressure, and cook for 35 minutes. Allow a 10-minute natural pressure release, then do a quick release of any remaining pressure.
6

Use two forks to roughly shred the pork into chunky pieces directly in the pot. Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lime juice. Taste and adjust salt.
7

Ladle into bowls and top with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Serve with rice, warm tortillas, or crusty bread.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Pressure Cooker Pork Green Chili Verde?

As written, 80 minutes: 25 of prep and 55 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 5, 35 minutes.

Can I skip the searing in Pressure Cooker Pork Green Chili Verde?

Step 2 reads: "Add 2 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable or avocado) and sear boneless pork shoulder in batches until browned on two sides, about 3 minutes per side." You can, but you give up flavor. The browning in step 2 builds the savory base the rest of the dish is seasoned against. Give the pieces room so the pan stays hot.

What can I use instead of tomatillos in Pressure Cooker Pork Green Chili Verde?

The entry for Pressure Cooker Pork Green Chili Verde calls for 16 oz tomatillos (canned or fresh husked), quartered. In its place: Canned tomatillos are a direct swap. Failing that, green tomatoes with a squeeze of lime are the closest.

How hot is Pressure Cooker Pork Green Chili Verde?

Moderately. The heat in Pressure Cooker Pork Green Chili Verde comes from 8 oz roasted Hatch or Anaheim green chiles (canned or jarred), chopped and 1 jalapeno, seeded, minced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the green chiles, or use half; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Can I start Pressure Cooker Pork Green Chili Verde the day before?

Yes. Step 5 is a built-in pause of 35 minutes: "Seal the lid, set to high pressure, and cook for 35 minutes." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 6 when you are ready to finish.

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