chili verde

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55 Pinches
Lodi, CA
Updated on Jan 2, 2011

This recipe can be doubled for a large group; just use a very large pot!

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 2 Hr
method ---
yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds tomatillos, fresh
  • 8 - garlic cloves
  • 2 - jalapeno peppers, seeds and ribs removed
  • 2 - anaheim chiles, roasted skin and seeds removed
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 4 pounds pork shoulder (butt) cut into 1-2 inch cubes
  • 2 - yellow onions
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth/stock
  • 1 pinch ground cloves
  • - salt & freshly ground black pepper

How To Make chili verde

  • Step 1
    Remove husks from tomatillos and rinse well. Cut in half and place cut side down, along with 5 of the unpeeled garlic cloves on a foil lined baking sheet. Place under a broiler for 5-7 minutes or until skin is lightly blackened. Removed fom oven and let cool.
  • Step 2
    Roast the anaheim chilis the same way until blackened all around. Place them in a paper bag until cool. Remove from bag and peel off skin, remove seeds and stem.
  • Step 3
    Place tomatillos, skins included, into blender. Add the 5 roasted garlic cloves (skins removed), the anaheim chilis, jalapeno peppers, and cilantro. Pulse until all ingredients are finely chopped and mixed.
  • Step 4
    Season the pork cubes with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large heavy bottomed skilled over medium heat and bown pork chunks well on all sides. Work in batches, don't overcrowd. Remove pork with a slotted spoon and place in bowl, set aside.
  • Step 5
    Pour off excess fat, and place the onions and 3 cloves of peeled, minced garlic in the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally until the onion turns limp, approximately 5 minutes.
  • Step 6
    In your large soup pot add onion mixture, chili mixture, meat, 2 1/2 cups chicken stock/broth, oregano, cloves, little salt and pepper.
  • Step 7
    Bring to a boil and reduce to a light simmer. Cook for 2-3 hours until pork is fork tender. Adjust the seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.

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Culture: Mexican
Category: Pork
Category: Chili

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