Slow Cooker Pork Chile Verde

Slow Cooker Pork Chile Verde

I recently discovered this easy recipe for slow cooker pork chile verde, and it has quickly become one of my all-time favorites. Serve in bowls over rice or with warm flour tortillas.

Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
7 hr
Total Time
7 hr 30 mins
Calories
226 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Season pork with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Brown pork pieces in the hot oil, about 5 minutes. Place pork into the bottom of a slow cooker.
Step 2
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Saute onion, chopped Anaheim chile, and garlic for 5 minutes, adding more oil if needed. Add mixture to the slow cooker; pour in chicken broth.
Step 3
Cover and cook on High until pork is tender and easily shredded with a fork, about 4 hours.
Step 4
Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Brush the whole chile peppers with oil and place on a baking sheet.
Step 5
Broil in the preheated oven for 5 minutes per side. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
Step 6
Remove pulp and seeds from chiles and cut into pieces. Place into the bowl of a food processor with enchilada sauce, cilantro, cumin, and chili powder. Puree until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Step 7
Remove pork from the slow cooker and shred using 2 forks; return to the slow cooker. Add pureed chile pepper mixture and stir well. Cook on Low, 3 to 4 hours more.
Slow Cooker Pork Chile Verde

Ingredients

  • salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • ¾ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 large sweet onion, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, or more as needed
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped, or more to taste
  • 1 (15 ounce) can green enchilada sauce
  • 1 (3 1/2) pound boneless pork shoulder roast, cut into 5 or 6 pieces
  • 1 large Anaheim chile pepper, chopped
  • 12 large whole Anaheim chile peppers

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