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How to Make Slow Cooker Pork Green Chili - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to hearty and comforting meals, nothing beats a warm bowl of green chili. And with the help of a slow cooker, you can easily make a delicious and tender pork green chili that's perfect for a cozy dinner at home. This recipe is packed with flavor, heat, and a combination of tender pork and hearty green chilies.

Making green chili in a slow cooker is not only convenient, but it also allows for the flavors to meld together slowly and create a rich and complex dish. The slow...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons oil, divided, or as needed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons cumin, divided
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (Optional)
  • 2 pounds pork shoulder roast
  • 5 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 4 cups beef stock
  • 1 (16 ounce) jar green salsa (such as Herdez®)
  • 2 cups roasted Hatch green chile peppers, diced
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)
  • 2 white potatoes, diced
  • 4 medium tomatillos, husked and quartered
  • 1 bunch cilantro, chopped, divided
  • 1 jalapeno pepper (Optional)
  • 1 Anaheim chile pepper, cored
  • 1 serrano chile pepper, cored, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
  • ½ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, or to taste
  • 6 tablespoons sour cream, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Rub the inside of a slow cooker with about 1 tablespoon oil and turn on Low.
  • Mix salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, 1 teaspoon cumin, onion powder, chili powder, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. Rub spice mixture all over pork. Top pork with cornstarch and pat to coat completely.
  • Heat remaining oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork in hot oil on all sides until almost black, about 5 minutes. Transfer seared pork to the slow cooker.
  • Reduce heat to medium and pour beef stock into the skillet. Whisk until boiling, scraping up browned bits, about 5 minutes. Boil gently for 3 to 4 minutes more. Strain stock into the slow cooker. Add salsa, Hatch chiles, diced tomatoes, and potatoes.
  • Combine tomatillos, 1/2 the cilantro, jalapeño pepper, Anaheim pepper, serrano pepper, remaining cumin, and liquid smoke in a blender. Blend on high power and add to slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours.
  • Remove pork from the slow cooker and shred using two forks. Return meat to slow cooker. Season with additional salt and pepper.
  • Serve chili in bowls with Mexican cheese, sour cream, and remaining cilantro.

    • Nutrition

    323 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 52mg
    • Sodium: 1374mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 23mg
    • Calcium: 80mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 498mg

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    Slow cooker recipes
    Pork recipes
    Green chili recipes