How to make The Best Pork Chile Verde With bonus Fresh Chicharrones Recipe| Views on the road

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than pork.

green chiles

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: canned green chiles

Bell peppers are lower in calories and canned chiles are more accessible.

tomatillos

🥗Healthier: green tomatoes

💰Cheaper: regular tomatoes

Green tomatoes can mimic the tartness of tomatillos.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth reduces sodium and is often less expensive.

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

Add diced pork and cook until browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes.

Remove pork and set aside, leaving drippings in the pot.

Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add chopped green chiles, tomatillos, cumin, oregano, and bay leaves; stir to combine.

Return pork to the pot and pour in chicken broth until just covered.

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

Cook for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until pork is tender.

Stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro before serving.

Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve hot with tortillas or rice.

Cooking Techniques

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