Chile verde, pork in green salsa
Soft pork shoulder simmered in a zingy green salsa of tomatillos and chilli. Easy to make ahead.
- Time2 hr
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.06 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Brown the pork in the oil in a heavy pot for 8 minutes, in two batches.
8 min - 2
Blend the tomatillos, jalapeños, half the onion, garlic, cumin and half the coriander until smooth.
- 3
Add the rest of the onion to the pot and cook for 3 minutes. Pour in the green sauce and stock.
3 min - 4
Cover and simmer gently for 1 hour 30 minutes, until the pork is very tender and the sauce is thick.
90 min - 5
Stir in the oregano and the rest of the coriander. Season with salt and serve with rice or tortillas.
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