30-60 mins
Make-Ahead
Over 1 hour
Quick & Easy
Under 15 mins
Under 30 mins
Chili Verde
Chili Verde
Chili Verde
⏱3h
👥6
🔥600 cal
Hard
🍽️Mexican
A sophisticated chili verde featuring Iberico pork, roasted tomatillos, and a complex sauce. This recipe utilizes advanced techniques for a truly exceptional flavor.
2.5 poundsIberico pork shoulder-cut into 1.5-inch cubes
A sophisticated chili verde featuring Iberico pork, roasted tomatillos, and a complex sauce. This recipe utilizes advanced techniques for a truly exceptional flavor.
In a bowl, combine all Marinade ingredients. Add Pork and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 4 hours, or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss Tomatillos and Serrano peppers with 1 tbsp Olive oil. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until slightly charred and softened.
Heat remaining Olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add Onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add Garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
Transfer the roasted Tomatillos and Serrano peppers to a blender along with Onion, Garlic, Cilantro, Chicken stock, and Apple cider vinegar. Blend until very smooth.
In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, sear the marinated Pork over medium-high heat. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding. Remove Pork and set aside.
Pour the Sauce over the seared Pork. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 3-4 hours, or until Pork is incredibly tender.
Serve hot with rice, beans, and your favorite toppings. Garnish with extra cilantro and a drizzle of crema.
Ingredients
6
2.5 pounds1.1 kgIberico pork shoulder-cut into 1.5-inch cubes
4 tbsp60 mLLime juice-freshly squeezed
2 tbsp30 mLOrange juice-freshly squeezed
2 tsp10 mLCumin-ground
2 tsp10 mLChili powder-Pasilla chili powder
1 tsp5 mLSmoked paprika
1 tsp5 mLOregano-dried Mexican oregano
1/2 tsp2.5 mLGarlic powder
1 tsp5 mLSalt-Kosher salt
1/2 tsp2.5 mLBlack pepper-freshly ground
2 pounds900 gTomatillos-husked and rinsed
44Serrano peppers-stemmed and seeded (adjust to taste)
11Yellow onion-roughly chopped
6 cloves6 clovesGarlic-minced
1/2 cup120 mLCilantro-chopped
2 cups480 mLChicken stock-homemade
2 tbsp30 mLOlive oil-extra virgin
1 tbsp15 mLApple cider vinegar
Equipment
Large bowl
Baking sheet
Blender
Skillet
Dutch oven or heavy pot
Instructions
In a bowl, combine all Marinade ingredients. Add Pork and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 4 hours, or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss Tomatillos and Serrano peppers with 1 tbsp Olive oil. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until slightly charred and softened.
Heat remaining Olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add Onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add Garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
Transfer the roasted Tomatillos and Serrano peppers to a blender along with Onion, Garlic, Cilantro, Chicken stock, and Apple cider vinegar. Blend until very smooth.
In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, sear the marinated Pork over medium-high heat. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding. Remove Pork and set aside.
Pour the Sauce over the seared Pork. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 3-4 hours, or until Pork is incredibly tender.
Serve hot with rice, beans, and your favorite toppings. Garnish with extra cilantro and a drizzle of crema.
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