Slow Cooker Guisado Verde

May 28, 2023May 28, 20230 13
Slow Cooker Guisado Verde - A Hearty Pork Stew with Mexican Flavours
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Prep

10 min

Cook

10 hours

Ready In

10 hours 10 mins

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds boneless pork shoulder
1 large onion , coarsely chopped
3 cloves garlic , chopped
2 cans tomatillos , drained and chopped
1 can diced green chile peppers
2 fresh jalapeno peppers , sliced
1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
1 quart water
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
4 sprigs fresh cilantro , for garnish

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
490
Sugar
5g
Fat
34g
Slow Cooker Guisado Verde is a Mexican-inspired dish perfect for colder months. It is essentially a hearty and spicy pork stew that combines a variety of ingredients native to Mexico, such as tomatillos, jalapenos, and cilantro. Green chile peppers give the dish its signature heat and pair perfectly with the rich juices of the pork. The dish is typically served with shredded Monterey Jack cheese and a dollop of sour cream, offering a much-needed dairy and acidic relief from the dish's bold and zesty flavours. Slow Cooker Guisado Verde is a recipe that will transport your taste buds to Mexico in an instant, providing comfort and warmth with every spoonful.

Instructions

1.Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2.Brown pork shoulder in hot oil, 5 to 7 minutes per side.
3.Transfer browned pork to a slow cooker, leaving oil in the skillet.
4.Cook onion in hot skillet until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
5.Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
6.Stir tomatillos, chile peppers, jalapeno peppers, cilantro, oregano, salt, and pepper with onion in the skillet.
7.Pour water into the skillet to deglaze the pan, stirring to combine ingredients and liquefy any browned bits of food.
8.Pour tomatillo mixture over pork in the slow cooker.
9.Cover slow cooker and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours.
10.Shred pork with two forks in the slow cooker.
11.Serve hot with Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, and fresh cilantro for garnish.

PROS

Slow Cooker Guisado Verde is a flavourful and hearty stew packed with Mexican flavours.

Its slow-cooking process makes the pork tender and juicy, while the tomatillos, jalapenos and Green chile peppers make the broth sour and spicy.

The dish provides ample protein and can be made in bulk, offering leftovers for a quick yet satisfying lunch or dinner.

CONS

Slow Cooker Guisado Verde is not a quick recipe, and its 8-10 hours cooking time may not fit everybody’s daily schedule.

It may also be too spicy for some palates.

Lastly, while the dish is hearty and protein-packed, it is relatively high in calories due to the pork and cheese.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Slow Cooker Guisado Verde is loaded with protein, thanks to the pork shoulder.
It also incorporates tomatillos, which are high in vitamin C and K, as well as fiber.
Jalapenos and green chile peppers may help boost your metabolism and provide antibacterial properties. Hot peppers are also associated with weight loss as they act as natural appetite suppressants.

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