Absolutely! Here’s a delicious, easy Crock-Pot Chile Verde recipe that’s perfect for tender pork simmered in a tangy, green chili sauce.
Slow Cooker Chile Verde Recipe
Ingredients (serves 6–8)
- 2–3 lbs pork shoulder (or pork butt), cut into 1½–2 inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped (adjust to heat preference)
- 1 (28 oz) can diced green chilies
- 1–2 cups tomatillos, husked and chopped (or 1 can, roasted or plain)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Juice of 1 lime
Optional toppings/serving ideas:
- Warm tortillas or rice
- Diced avocado
- Sour cream or Mexican crema
- Extra cilantro
Instructions
- Optional sear:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season pork cubes with salt and pepper, then brown on all sides (2–3 minutes per side). This step adds flavor but can be skipped for convenience.
- Prepare the Crock-Pot:
- Add the pork to the slow cooker.
- Add onion, garlic, jalapeños, green chilies, tomatillos, chicken broth, cumin, oregano, and smoked paprika. Stir to combine.
- Cook low and slow:
- Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or high for 4–5 hours, until the pork is tender and shreds easily.
- Shred pork:
- Remove pork pieces and shred with two forks, then stir back into the sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Finish and serve:
- Stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro.
- Serve over rice, in tacos, burritos, or with warm tortillas. Top with avocado or sour cream if desired.
💡 Tips:
- For extra flavor, roast tomatillos under the broiler until lightly charred before adding to the Crock-Pot.
- This chili verde tastes even better the next day as flavors meld—perfect for leftovers.
- Freeze leftovers in portions for an easy future meal.
If you want, I can also give a super quick blender version of the sauce that makes the chile verde extra smooth and tangy without extra prep.
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