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    Pork Shoulder Chile Verde

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    A vibrant and robust dish featuring tender pork shoulder cooked with tomatillos, peppers, and spices, served with fresh corn tortillas and lime wedges.

    Ingredients for Pork Shoulder Chile Verde

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    Boneless Pork Shoulder, cut into 2-inch chunks

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    Tomatillos, quartered, husks discarded

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    Poblano Peppers, roughly chopped, seeds and stems discarded

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    Anaheim Peppers, roughly chopped, seeds and stems discarded

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    Serrano Chiles, roughly chopped, stems discarded

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    White Onion, roughly chopped

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    Garlic Clove, peeled

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    Whole Cumin Seed, toasted and ground

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    Kosher Salt

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    Fresh Cilantro, leaves and fine stems

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    Asian Fish Sauce

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    Fresh Corn Tortillas

    to taste

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    Lime Wedges

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    How to Make Pork Shoulder Chile Verde

    1. Combine Ingredients

    Gather all ingredients. Combine the pork chunks, tomatillos, poblano peppers, Anaheim peppers, serrano chiles, onion, garlic, ground cumin, and a hefty pinch of kosher salt in your pressure cooker. Mix thoroughly.

    2. Pressure Cook

    Seal the pressure cooker and bring it to high pressure. Cook the mixture for 30 minutes.

    3. Release Pressure

    Carefully release the pressure from the cooker. Use tongs to transfer the pork pieces to a bowl and set them aside.

    4. Blend Sauce

    Add the fresh cilantro and fish sauce to the remaining contents in the pressure cooker. Blend everything together using an immersion blender or countertop blender until smooth. Taste the sauce and season with more salt if needed.

    5. Combine Pork and Sauce

    Return the pork to the sauce and gently stir to combine. Serve immediately with fresh corn tortillas and lime wedges. Garnish with extra cilantro.

    Variations

    Chile Verde Tacos

    Shred the cooked pork for tacos with fresh cilantro, onions, and lime.

    Slow Cooker Chile Verde

    Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker for 6-8 hours.

    Chicken Chile Verde

    Use chicken in place of pork, adjusting cook time for a faster protein.

    Pressure Cooker Chile Verde

    Cook in a pressure cooker for about 1 hour for a quick, tender result.

    Different Protein

    Swap pork shoulder for chicken thighs or beef chuck for a different base protein.


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