Pork Chili Verde
Try this spicy pork stew for an Authentic Mexican meal! Chili verde makes a hearty and big-flavored lunch or dinner with rice and warm tortillas.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time3 hours hrs
Total Time3 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
Course: Main Entree
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 401kcal
- 3 pounds pork spareribs
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 cup water
For the Chili Verde Sauce
- 2 pounds large tomatillos, husks removed
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 jalapenos
- 1 bunch cilantro, stemmed
To Serve
- limes, cut into wedges
- warm corn tortillas
Trim spareribs of excess fat and cut between bones into 1-1/2 to 2-inch cubes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
In a pot over medium heat, heat about 2 tablespoons oil. Add pork ribs and cook, turning once or twice, until lightly browned on all sides. Cook in batches as needed.
Add cumin and continue to cook for about 1 to 2 minutes or until meat is coated. Remove meat from pan and keep warm.
Add onions and garlic and cook, scraping bottom and sides of the pan, until softened.
Return pork ribs to pot. Add 4 cups chili verde sauce and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil.
Lower heat, cover, and cook for about 2 to 3 hours or until ribs are fork-tender. Add water in 1/2 cup increments if the sauce is drying out before the meat is fully tender.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with lime wedges and corn tortillas.
For the Chili Verde Sauce
On a foil-lined baking sheet, arrange tomatillos, jalapenos, and garlic in a single layer. Roast in a 400 F oven for about 10 to 15 minutes or broil for about 6 to 8 minutes or until softened and skins are lightly charred.
Place jalapenos in a bowl and cover with a lid. Allow to cool completely and peel skins.
Carefully peel garlic.
In a food processor or blender, combine tomatillos, garlic, jalapenos, and cilantro. Pulse a few times until coarsely smooth. Makes about 4 cups.
Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 403mg | Potassium: 897mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 21.5mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2.7mg