How to Make Tomatillo Pork Roast - A Step-by-Step Guide

Tomatillo pork roast is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines tender pork with tangy tomatillos and a blend of savory spices. This recipe is perfect for a special occasion or a comforting family meal. The tomatillos add a unique twist to the traditional pork roast, creating a dish that is sure to impress your guests and leave your taste buds craving for more.

For those who may not be familiar, tomatillos are small, green fruits that resemble tomatoes but are actually more close...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups brown rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 1 (8 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
  • 2 dried ancho chile peppers
  • 2 cubes chicken bouillon
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 (2 pound) pork loin roast
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa verde (green salsa) with tomatillo

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Place rice into the bottom of a Dutch oven; add water, tomatoes, onion, green chile peppers, ancho chile peppers, chicken bouillon, oregano, and cloves. Place roast on top of the rice mixture; season with salt and pepper. Pour salsa verde over roast. Cover Dutch oven.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 6 hours.
  • Discard pork bones and ancho chile peppers. Shred pork and return to Dutch oven; stir. Transfer pork mixture to a serving plate using a slotted spoon, draining well.
  • Nutrition

    297 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 44mg
    • Sodium: 756mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 48mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 533mg