Braised Pork With Green Chile Sauce of Chile Verde

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 0
Braised Pork With Green Chile Sauce of Chile Verde
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

120 min

Ready In

140 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

3 lbs lean boneless pork butt
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 large onion , chopped
2 garlic cloves , minced ( I add more )
2 large green bell peppers , seeded and chopped
1 can california green chilies , seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves , crumbled
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup fresh cilantro , chopped
1 tablespoon wine vinegar
1/4 cup water
tomatoes , cut in wedges
cooked rice
sour cream
lime , cut in wedges

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
537
Sugar
3g
Fat
34g
This Braised Pork With Green Chile Sauce of Chile Verde recipe is a traditional Mexican dish that is popular in the southwestern United States. The dish is made with lean boneless pork butt, onions, garlic, green bell peppers, and green chilies cooked slowly in a sauce flavored with oregano, cumin, and cilantro. The combination of flavors makes for a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for cold nights or when you're craving something spicy. This recipe is perfect for those who love traditional Mexican cuisine and want to try something new.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C).
2.Arrange pork in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
3.Heat oil in a skillet, and saute onion and garlic until onion is translucent.
4.Add chopped bell peppers, chilies, oregano, cumin, salt and cilantro. Add wine vinegar and water, stir and pour over pork.
5.Arrange tomato wedges on top. Cover with aluminum foil.
6.Bake in preheated oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until pork is tender. Serve over rice and topped with sour cream and lime wedges.

PROS

This dish is full of flavor and has a spicy kick to it, it can be adjusted according to taste.

It’s a one pot meal, so less dishes to clean up after.

The pork is a great source of protein and the vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals.

CONS

This recipe requires a long cooking time, so it’s not a quick meal to prepare.

If you’re not a fan of spicy food, this recipe may not be for you.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe includes lean boneless pork butt which is high in protein and essential for muscle growth and repair.
The green bell peppers and chilies are rich in vitamins C and E, which are great for the immune system and skin health.
Cilantro is also known to aid digestion and can help reduce inflammation in the body.

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