Chile Verde

★★★★☆
Prep: 30 mins Cook: 60 mins Serves: 8

Ingredients

  • 3-4 lb boneless pork shoulder, cubed
  • 1 T ancho chili powder
  • 1 T cumin
  • Salt & pepper
  • 2 T olive oil
  • 2 T flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 T cumin
  • 1/2 T ancho chili powder
  • 1 1/2 T dried Mexican oregano
  • 1 can black beans, drained
  • 1.5 lb tomatillos
  • 2-3 jalapeños
  • 1 serrano pepper
  • 6 poblanos
  • 1 yellow pepper
  • 2 large yellow onions
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • Juice of 1 lime

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Season pork with salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder. Brown in batches.
  2. Make roux with 2T flour in the fat. Add broth, simmer.
  3. Roast tomatillos, peppers, onions, and garlic at 425°F for 40 minutes.
  4. Blend roasted vegetables with cilantro and lime into verde sauce.
  5. Combine sauce with pork, add beans and remaining spices. Simmer until tender.
Wine Pairing: Medium White