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two bowls of Pork Tenderloin Chili Verde
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Pork Chili Verde

This simple pork chili verde uses pork, tomatillos, jalapenos, green chiles and golden potatoes to make a hearty green chili that is warm and comforting. This recipe can be made on the stovetop.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Soups & Stews
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chili verde pork tenderloin, green chili pork tenderloin, pork chile verde, pork chili verde, pork green chile verde, pork loin chili verde, pork tenderloin chili verde
Servings: 12 cups
Calories: 309kcal

Ingredients

For Verde Sauce Base:

  • 3 Tomatillos about 2 cups
  • 2 Jalapenos medium
  • 16 oz Roasted Green Chiles canned
  • ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro Leaves

For Chili Base:

  • 2 pounds Pork Tenderloin diced in 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion small dice
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 pound Golden Potatoes medium diced
  • 5 oz Coconut Milk
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth or Stock
  • 1 tbsp Avocado or Olive Oil
  • ½ tbsp Salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • ½ tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tbsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano

Instructions

For Verde Sauce:

  • Preheat your oven to broil on HIGH
  • Cut your tomatillos and jalapenos in half and lay them flesh side down on a rimmed baking sheet. Remove the seeds from the jalapenos if you want to keep the spice mild.
  • Broil for 5-7 minutes or until skin begins to roast or blacken.  Watch carefully so they do not burn
  • Add the roasted tomatillos and jalapenos whole to a high speed blender along with canned green chilis and cilantro.
  • Blend until fully combined but still a little chunky in texture.

For Chili Base:

  • In a large stock pot, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium high heat.  Add the diced pork and saute for about 5 minutes until all pork turns white.
  • Add garlic, onion, potatoes bell pepper, salt, ground pepper, oregano, chili powder and cumin and saute for another 5-7 minutes or until vegetables begin to soften making sure that the seasonings are stirred evenly throughout.
  • Add blended verde sauce and chicken stock and stir to combine.
  • Turn up the heat to high and bring to a boil for 5 minutes before turning down the heat to a simmer.
  • Simmer for 30 minutes on low heat or until pork and potatoes are fully cooked through.
  • Add in coconut milk and stir to combine.
  • Adjust seasonings as necessary.
  • Serve hot & garnish with cilantro

Nutrition

Serving: 2cups | Calories: 309kcal