How to Make Slow Cooker Chile Verde (Green Chile) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chile Verde, or Green Chile, is a traditional Mexican dish made with pork, green chilies, and a flavorful combination of spices and herbs. This slow cooker version of the classic dish is a convenient and delicious way to enjoy the flavors of Chile Verde without the hassle of constant stirring and monitoring. By using a slow cooker, you can let the ingredients simmer and meld together, resulting in a tender, juicy, and flavorful dish that is perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings....

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
  • 5 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into cubes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 (16 ounce) jars salsa verde (such as Herdez®)
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers, or to taste
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Spread flour into a shallow bowl. Dredge pork cubes in flour to coat.
  • Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Add pork; cook and stir until pork is browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Transfer pork-and-onion mixture to a slow cooker. Stir salsa verde, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, diced jalapeno peppers, diced green chiles, garlic, oregano, and cumin into the pork mixture.
  • Cook on Low for 6 hours.
  • Nutrition

    505 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 113mg
    • Sodium: 989mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 37g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 58mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 599mg