Description
A rich and smoky Southwestern pork stew made with authentic Hatch chiles and tender pork shoulder. Slow-cooked to perfection for a melt-in-your-mouth experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch chunks
- 2 cups roasted Hatch green chiles, chopped
- 4 medium tomatillos, diced
- 1 large white onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown pork chunks on all sides. Remove pork and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Place pork and sautéed aromatics into the slow cooker.
- Add chopped Hatch chiles, diced tomatillos, chicken broth, and cumin.
- Season with salt and pepper, stirring to combine.
- Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours or High for 4-5 hours.
- Remove pork, shred with two forks, and stir back into the stew.
- Stir in fresh cilantro and lime juice just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Southwestern