Slow Cooker Pork Green Chile

Name: Slow Cooker Pork Green Chile
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 480 min
Total time: 500 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients: 3 lbs pork shoulder (boneless), cut into 2-inch cubes; 2 cans canned fire-roasted green chiles (4 oz cans), drained; 8 oz tomatillos (or 1 cup salsa verde), husked, quartered; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp chili powder; 2 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped

Succulent pork shoulder slow-cooked with roasted green chiles, tomatillos, and warm spices until fork-tender and richly flavored. Serve over rice, stuffed in burritos, or straight from the bowl.

500 minEasyServes 6390 cal/serving

SouthwesternDinnerSlow CookerHigh ProteinLow CarbGluten-FreeDairy-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

3 lbs pork shoulder (boneless), cut into 2-inch cubes
2 cans canned fire-roasted green chiles (4 oz cans), drained
8 oz tomatillos (or 1 cup salsa verde), husked, quartered
1 large yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp chili powder
2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped

Instructions

1

Season 3 lbs cut into 2-inch cubes pork shoulder (boneless) all over with 2 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp dried oregano, and 1 tsp chili powder.
2

Place seasoned pork in the slow cooker. Add 1 large diced yellow onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 cans drained canned fire-roasted green chiles (4 oz cans), 8 oz husked, quartered tomatillos (or 1 cup salsa verde), and 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth. Stir to combine.
3

Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or on high for 4 to 5 hours, until the pork is very tender and pulls apart easily.
4

Check that the pork has reached an internal temperature of at least 195°F (90°C) for optimal tenderness. Use two forks to shred the pork directly in the slow cooker and stir it into the cooking liquid.
5

Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed.
6

Ladle into bowls or use as a filling. Garnish with 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro.

Questions

How long does Slow Cooker Pork Green Chile keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Slow Cooker Pork Green Chile?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Keep the slow cooker between half and two-thirds full; the cook time stays roughly the same.

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