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A close-up of a bowl with stewed meat in green sauce, white rice, and garnished with sliced jalapeños, radishes, and fresh herbs.

Slow Cooker Pork Chile Verde

Chef Jenn
This Slow Cooker Pork Chile Verde is rich, tangy, and full of bold Southwestern flavor. Tender pork shoulder simmers all day in a tomatillo and green chile sauce for a hearty and comforting dish that’s perfect served with rice, tortillas, or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican, Southwestern
Servings 6 servings
Calories 346 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 - 4 pounds boneless pork shoulder butt roast
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 16 ounces salsa verde
  • 4 ounces green chiles chopped
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro stems and leaves and all
  • sour cream optional topping
  • 1 cup chicken broth low or no-sodium added

Instructions
 

  • Combine the salsa verde, chopped onion, green chiles, chicken broth, and cilantro.
  • Stir together cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, cinnamon, and red pepper flakes.
  • Rub the spice blend all over the pork roast. Place the pork into the slow cooker, nestling it into the sauce.
  • Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or high for 4 hours, until the pork is tender and pulls apart easily.
  • Take the pork out and let it cool slightly. Skim excess fat off the top of the sauce.
  • Shred the pork using two forks, then return it to the slow cooker. Stir to coat the meat with the sauce and let it warm through for 10–15 more minutes.
  • Add the chopped cilantro, give it one final stir, and taste to see if it needs more salt or seasoning before serving.

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • Stick with pork shoulder for juicy, flavorful results. Bone-in cuts work too—just expect a little extra cook time.
  • Want more heat? Toss in a chopped jalapeño.
  • If the sauce is thinner than you’d like, simmer it on the stove for 10 minutes, or mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water and stir it in to thicken.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 346kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 52gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 137mgSodium: 1266mgPotassium: 1080mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 560IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 3mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

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