Super-Easy Crock Pot Chile Verde

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 4

Super delicious and healthy Super-Easy Crock Pot Chile Verde recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

5 min

Cook

8-10 hours

Ready In

8 hours 5 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

6-8

Calories

385

Sugar

Fat

23g

Super-Easy Crock Pot Chile Verde is a delicious and healthy recipe that is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. The dish is made by slow-cooking boneless pork shoulder in a green enchilada sauce with onions, garlic, jalapeno peppers, and seasonings, resulting in a flavorful and tender meat that can be used in various ways. This recipe is also very convenient because you can set it up in the morning and let it cook all day, so your meal is ready by dinnertime. Try this Super-Easy Crock Pot Chile Verde recipe and enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal with your family and friends!

Instructions

1.	In the crockpot, place the boneless pork shoulder, green enchilada sauce, chopped onion, lemon pepper, garlic slices, dried oregano, ground cumin, and sliced pickled jalapeno peppers.
2.	Mix all ingredients well until the pork shoulder is coated in the sauce and seasonings.
3.	Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
4.	When the pork is fully cooked and tender, use two forks to shred it in the crockpot and stir to combine with the chili verde sauce.
5.	Serve hot with your choice of toppings.

PROS

This recipe is super easy to make and requires minimal hands-on time.

The pork shoulder becomes incredibly tender and flavorful after slow-cooking in the crockpot, making it a delicious and satisfying meal.

It is also very versatile and can be used in various ways, such as on tacos, burritos, or rice bowls.

CONS

This recipe is fairly high in sodium due to the enchilada sauce and pickled jalapeno peppers used.

It also contains a fair amount of fat due to the pork shoulder.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite its high sodium and fat content, this recipe also has some health benefits.
The pork shoulder used in this recipe is a good source of protein and contains essential vitamins and minerals such as iron, zinc, and vitamin B12.
The garlic and onion used in the recipe are also rich in antioxidants, which can help fight inflammation and boost immune function.

	2 -3 lbs boneless pork shoulder
	1 can green enchilada sauce
	1 onion , chopped
	1 teaspoon lemon pepper
	6 garlic cloves , sliced
	1 teaspoon dried oregano
	1 teaspoon ground cumin
	sliced pickled jalapeno pepper