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Pork Chili Verde

A delicious dish combining the flavors of pork and fresh poblano chiles.
Prep Time2 hours
Active Time2 hours
Total Time4 hours
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Gluten Free, Mexican
Keyword: Gluten free, Green Chili, mexican soup
Yield: 8 servings
Calories: 144kcal
Author: 2 Cooks in the Kitchen

Materials

  • 6 Poblano peppers peeled and seeded, stems removed
  • 1 1/2 lbs Pork Shoulder cubed
  • 14 oz can of Crushed Tomatoes
  • 1/2 Russet Potato Peeled and Grated
  • 1 large Onion Chopped
  • 8 Cloves Garlic Chopped
  • 2 Carrots Cut in 1/2 inch slices
  • 4 Jalapenos seeds removed and chopped
  • 2 Serranos chopped
  • 1 Cherry Bomb chile chopped (optional)
  • 1 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 Cups Chicken Broth

Instructions

  • Roast the poblanos on the grill until the skins are charred all over. Place them in a pot, covered while they steam and cool. Remove the skins, stems and seeds. Cut them into 1" x 1 1/2" pieces.
  • Cut the onions, garlic, carrots, jalapeños, serranos and cherry bomb if using.
  • Grate the potato
  • Cut up the pork into large bite size cubes.
  • Heat oil in a large soup pot on medium high heat.
  • Add the onions, garlic, carrots, jalapeños, serranos and cherry bomb if using. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add the pork and oregano. Cook, stirring frequently until the meat is browned, about 20 minutes.
  • Add the chicken stock, tomatoes, salt and potato. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and let simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Add the poblanos. Let simmer on low heat for 2 hours.

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Nutrition information below may not be exact. Consult a dietician if you have allergies or reaction to foods.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cups | Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 629mg | Potassium: 652mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3085IU | Vitamin C: 89mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 2mg