Green Chile Pork Stew aka Pork Chile Verde
Ingredients
- 1 lbpork stew meat or pork shoulder
chopped into ½” pieces
- ¼ call-purpose flour
or cornstarch
- ½ tspkosher salt
- ½ tspfreshly ground black pepper
- ½ tspgarlic powder
- 1 tbspolive oil
- ½yellow onion
chopped into 1/2 “ pieces
- 3 largecloves garlic
minced
- 7 ozchopped green chile)
about 3/4 cup worth (frozen works fine
- 28 ozgreen chile enchilada sauce
about 3½ cups worth
- 3 cchicken stock
or water, plus 1 tablespoon chicken base
- ½ tspkosher salt
- 4 cdiced potatoes
about 2 large potatoes
Directions
- 1
Combine the pork, flour, pepper and garlic powder in a gallon size Ziploc bag. Shake to coat thoroughly and then set aside.
- 2
In a large pot over medium heat, warm the oil. Add the fresh garlic and onion and sauté until translucent, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- 3
Add the dusted pork and cook until browned, approximately 5 minutes. Add the chiles, enchilada sauce, stock and salt and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer on low for 45 minutes.
- 4
Add the potatoes and raise heat to boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, approximately 15 minutes. Enjoy!
Green Chile Pork Stew aka Pork Chile Verde
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About this Recipe
Craving a deeply flavorful, hearty meal that satisfies without hours of fuss? This Green Chile Pork Stew, also known as classic New Mexican Pork Chile Verde, delivers tender pork and potatoes steeped in a rich, vibrant green chile sauce.
Why This Recipe Works
This recipe shines by combining pantry staples into a robust stew that feels both comforting and authentic. Featuring generous amounts of green chile and succulent pork, it captures the essence of a beloved regional dish. The flexibility to prepare it on the stove or in a crock-pot means you can fit this incredible flavor into your schedule, and it even doubles beautifully for easy meal prep or feeding a crowd.
What to Expect
Prepare for a bowl brimming with incredibly tender, succulent pork pieces that practically melt in your mouth, alongside soft, comforting potatoes. The stew is enveloped in a savory, slightly piquant green chile broth, creating a warming and satisfying experience. Each spoonful offers a harmonious blend of earthy pork and the distinctive, aromatic kick of green chiles. This hearty dish is designed to be deeply comforting and satisfying, perfect for cooler evenings.
Customization & Variations
This versatile Green Chile Pork Stew can easily be adapted to your pantry and preferences. While the recipe calls for pork stew meat or pork shoulder, you can ensure tenderness by choosing either. For thickening, feel free to use all-purpose flour or cornstarch. If you don't have chicken stock on hand, water plus 1 tablespoon of chicken base works perfectly. To enhance the vegetable content, consider stirring in some diced carrots or corn during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Serving & Context
This New Mexican Green Chile Stew is ideal for a cozy family dinner or a comforting weekend meal. Serve it hot with a side of warm tortillas or crusty bread for dipping, or a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro to brighten the flavors.