SUPER EASY!!! CHILE VERDE PORK STEW RECIPE - GREEN CHILI STEW | Mexican food recipe

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork butt

Chicken thighs are leaner and cheaper than pork shoulder.

tomatillos

🥗Healthier: green tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatillos

Canned tomatillos are more affordable and readily available.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: serrano peppers

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Bell peppers provide a milder flavor at a lower cost.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Using water with bouillon cubes is a cost-effective alternative.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Season pork shoulder with salt and black pepper.

Brown the pork in batches, about 5-7 minutes per side, until golden.

Remove the pork and set aside; add chopped onion and garlic to the pot.

Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add tomatillos, jalapeños, and green bell pepper; cook for 5 minutes until softened.

Return the pork to the pot and add chicken broth, cumin, oregano, and bay leaves.

Bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low.

Cook for 1.5 to 2 hours until the pork is tender and easily shredded.

Stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice before serving.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

Cooking Techniques

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