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Creamy Slow Cooker Pork Chile Verde
A comforting and flavorful take on the traditional Mexican dish, adapted for the American slow cooker. Tender pork is simmered in a vibrant green sauce made with roasted tomatillos and poblano peppers, finished with a touch of cream for richness.
đ§ Ingredienser
- 3 lbs Pork shoulder(cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 2 lbs Tomatillos(husks removed and rinsed)
- 3 large Poblano peppers(seeded and roughly chopped)
- 1 large Yellow onion(chopped)
- 6 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 1 tbsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1.5 tsp Salt(or to taste)
- 1 tsp Black pepper(or to taste)
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro(chopped, for garnish)
đšâđł Instruktioner
- 1
Preheat broiler. Place tomatillos and poblano peppers on a baking sheet and broil for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred and softened.
đĄ Proffstips: Watch carefully to prevent burning - 2
Once cooled slightly, remove skins from tomatillos and discard stems and seeds from poblanos. Roughly chop the roasted tomatillos and poblanos.
- 3
In a blender, combine the chopped tomatillos, poblanos, onion, garlic, chicken broth, cumin, and oregano. Blend until smooth.
- 4
Place the cubed pork shoulder in a 6-quart slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper.
- 5
Pour the blended tomatillo mixture over the pork in the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- 6
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shreds.
- 7
Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the sauce.
- 8
Stir in the heavy cream and cook for another 10-15 minutes on low, uncovered, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- 9
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
đĄ Proffstips
- âFor extra flavor, you can roast the onion and garlic along with the tomatillos and poblanos.
- âIf you prefer a spicier dish, add 1-2 jalapeños (seeded) to the blender.
- âThis dish freezes well. Let it cool completely before freezing.
⚠Idéer för variationer
Inspiration till din egen version av detta recept
- Serve over rice or with warm tortillas.
- Add a can of drained and rinsed hominy for extra texture.
- For a dairy-free version, omit the heavy cream and add a tablespoon of masa harina mixed with a little water to thicken the sauce.