Tomatillo Pork Braise With Pickled Chilis (Puerco En Salsa Verde

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 1
Tomatillo Pork Braise With Pickled Chilis (Puerco En Salsa Verde) recipe
in Main

Prep

25 min

Cook

2 hrs

Ready In

2 hrs 25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs tomatillos , husked , rinsed and cut into 1 inch pieces
3 garlic cloves , peeled and halved
3 -4 canned pickled jalapeno peppers , stemmed , halved and seeds scraped out
1/2 cup loosely packed roughly chopped fresh cilantro ( divided use )
salt
1 1/2 - 2 lbs boneless pork shoulder , cut into 1 inch cubes
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cans large white great northern beans , drained ( or 3 1/2 cups home cooked beans )
1/2 teaspoon sugar , if needed

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
494
Sugar
5g
Fat
34g
Puerco En Salsa Verde, also known as Tomatillo Pork Braise with Pickled Chilis, is a traditional Mexican dish that is usually served with tortillas. The tangy tomatillos, spicy jalapeno peppers and tender pork make this dish a crowd-pleaser. This recipe is a great twist on the classic dish, with the addition of canned pickled jalapenos and white great northern beans. This one-pot meal is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or for entertaining guests on the weekend. The aromatic fragrance of the dish will fill your house with a mouth-watering scent that will have everyone eager to dig in.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2.In a blender or food processor, combine tomatillos, garlic, jalapenos, 1/4 cup cilantro and 1/2 tsp salt. Blend to a coarse puree and set aside.
3.Using a heavy, oven-proof Dutch oven or pot, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium-high heat. Add pork and sauté until browned on all sides. Remove pork from Dutch oven and set aside.
4.In the same Dutch oven, add tomatillo puree and bring to a boil. Add Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tsp salt and sugar if needed.
5.Add browned pork back to the Dutch oven, cover and bake for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until pork is tender.
6.Remove from oven and stir in beans, 1/4 cup cilantro and additional salt to taste.
7.Serve with your favorite toppings such as diced onions, avocado, lime wedges or sour cream.

PROS

This flavorful dish is the perfect combination of tangy and spicy.

The canned pickled jalapeno peppers are a time saver, making this dish easy to prepare.

CONS

This dish is high in sodium and fat.

Be sure to use low-sodium ingredients when possible to reduce your sodium intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is high in protein, making it a good option for those looking to build muscle.
Tomatillos are low in calories and high in fiber, vitamin C and potassium, which may help regulate blood pressure.
Beans are a great source of fiber, iron and vitamin B.

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