Authentic Green Chile Pork Recipe | Slow-Cooked New Mexican Flavors | Red or Green? Cooking

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork butt

Chicken thighs are lower in fat, while pork butt is often less expensive.

green chiles

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: canned green chiles

Bell peppers provide a similar texture and color, while canned chiles are more affordable.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while water with bouillon is a cost-effective alternative.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar tartness, while vinegar is a budget-friendly option.

Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to a large pan.

Add 1/2 of a diced yellow onion and cook until translucent.

Add 2 lbs of diced pork butt roast and cook until browned, letting all the liquid dissipate.

Stir in 2 tablespoons of flour and cook for about 1-1.5 minutes to cook out the flour taste.

Add 2 cups of chopped green chili to the pan.

Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, add salt and a little garlic powder.

Lower the heat and let it simmer for an hour.

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