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Chili Verde Recipe

Created by: Sarah Mock
Chili Verde square image
prep time20 minutes
cook time3 hours
total time3 hours 20 minutes
Makes 6 People

Ingredients

  • 1 3-pound boneless pork butt, but into bite-sized pieces, extra fat removed
  • 32 ounces (907.19 g) of salsa verde (green salsa)
  • 2 Cups (480 g) chicken stock
  • oil for sauteeing
  • 2 (2) limes (zested and juices)
  • ½ Cup (8 g) cilantro leaves (chopped)

Instructions
 

  • First cut the pork butt into bite-sized pieces, removing excess fat as you go.
    1 3-pound boneless pork butt, but into bite-sized pieces, extra fat removed
  • Then heat a heavy bottom, dutch oven pan over high heat, and drizzle in a bit of oil. Working in batches, sear the outside of the pork chunks on all sides, taking care not to overcrowd the pan.
    oil for sauteeing
  • Remove each batch of seared pork to a clean plate as you work through the batches.
  • Once all the meat is seared replace all the meat and any juices that may have collected back into the pot.
  • Add the salsa verde to the pan, scraping the bottom to loosen any bits and deglaze the pan
    .
    32 ounces of salsa verde
  • Add the chicken stock to the pan and stir to combine
    .
    2 Cups chicken stock
  • Bring to a simmer and then reduce to medium-low heat and allow the sauce to reduce by half. This could take up to 3 or 4 hours.
  • As the sauces nears full reduction, scrape the bottom of the pan to keep it from burning.
  • Before serving stir in the fresh lime juice and lime zest, if you wish.
    2 limes
  • Stir in the chopped fresh cilantro and garnish with more lime and cilantro.
    ½ Cup cilantro leaves

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