Chile Verde

Name: Chile Verde
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds tomatillos; 5 garlic cloves, not peeled; 2 jalapeños, seeds and ribs removed, chopped; 2 Anaheim or Poblano chilIes (optional); 1 bunch cilantro leaves, cleaned and chopped; 3 1/2 to 4 pounds pork shoulder (also called pork butt), trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1 to 2-inch cubes; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; Extra virgin olive oil; 2 yellow onions, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped; 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh oregano or 1 Tbsp of dried oregano; 2 1/2 cups chicken stock; Pinch of ground cloves; Flour or corn tortillas; Spanish rice

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:4h

Authentic Mexican pork chile verde is made with hunks of pork shoulder slow cooked in a roasted tomatillo and jalapeno chile verde sauce. It's delicious and yours to make with our easy-to-follow recipe.

Updated at: Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:19:58 GMT