Ultra-Green Mexican Pork Chile Verde

The Prompt

Please give me a recipe for the greenest Mexican Pork Chile Verde. Make it super green, but ensure the flavors are robust and authentic.

🌿 The Art of Green: Crafting the Ultimate Ultra-Green Pork Chile Verde

Welcome back to Gippity Kitchen, my culinary friends! Today, I’m excited to dive into a recipe that brilliantly showcases the essence of traditional Mexican flavors with a unique, vibrant twist – the Ultra-Green Pork Chile Verde. This isn’t just another stew; it’s a celebration of color, taste, and texture, all harmoniously balanced in one dish.

At the heart of this recipe is the color—a symbol of the freshness and vitality of Mexican cuisine. The journey to achieving this lush greenness starts with broiling tomatillos, poblano, and jalapeño peppers. This crucial step isn’t just about imparting a smoky depth to the dish; it’s about intensifying the natural colors of these fresh ingredients. When these charred beauties blend with the vibrant greens of cilantro and spinach, the result is a sauce of unparalleled verdancy.

But what about the flavor, you ask? Oh, it’s as magnificent as its color. The combination of earthy cumin, zesty lime, and aromatic garlic melds perfectly with the succulent pork, which simmers to tender perfection. Each bite shows how simple ingredients can create something spectacular.

Now, let’s talk about customization. Love your Chile Verde with a kick? Keep the seeds in those jalapeños. Prefer a milder version? Remove them, and you’ll still have all the flavor without the heat. This recipe is wonderfully forgiving and invites you to make it your own.

Pair this Ultra-Green Pork Chile Verde with warm tortillas, fluffy rice, or a bed of crisp greens for a delightful meal. It’s a dish that feeds the body and the soul, bringing a piece of Mexican heritage to your table.

So tie on your apron and bring this green marvel to life. It’s more than a recipe; it’s a journey through the rich landscape of flavors and colors that make Mexican cuisine genuinely enchanting.

Bon appétit, remember, in Gippity Kitchen, we cook with heart and eat joyfully! 🍲🌿🌶️

To The Kitchen!

I love Mexican food. I love the flavors, the colors, the spices, and the heat!

Often, when I make Chile Verde at home, I find myself disappointed with the color. It tastes fantastic, but it’s usually a dull green, and I want it to be lively and bright.

Did Gippity Kitchen deliver on the promise of a vibrant green Chile Verde?

The ingredients certainly didn’t dissapoint. I added an extra poblano because these were on the small side. I also had some fresh oregano on hand, so I threw that in.

Spinach was a surprise ingredient, but in theory, it makes sense. Spinach is a deep green, and its mild flavor won’t overpower the other ingredients.

Let’s take a moment to appreciate these incredible tomatillos.

They have a bright, cheerful green color that instantly makes my mouth water. I love how they looked and was genuinely excited to see their transformation.

The last time I broiled tomatillos was for a salsa verde I served with tortilla chips. The list of ingredients was surprisingly similar to this recipe (a lot more lime juice, though).

After broiling the green ingredients, I popped them into the blender.

It only took a couple of quick pulses before I had to stop and snap a picture. The color was incredible, which had much to do with the spinach.

At this stage, the sauce already tasted terrific. The spinach didn’t affect the flavor much, but it added a lot of color.

As Gippity suggested, I whipped up some red Spanish rice with the Chile Verde. I garnished the plate with some fire-roasted red peppers and chunks of avocado to drive home the strong color contrast.

Ultra-Green Mexican Pork Chile Verde

Ah, you're after a vibrantly green and authentically flavored Mexican Pork Chile Verde! Let's craft a recipe that ensures the dish is as green as a lush garden while still packing that robust, traditional flavor punch. Here's my take on this classic dish:

by Gippity Kitchen

Prep 30 min Cook 2 hrs Total 2.5 hrs 8 Servings Cuisine Mexican Course Main Course

Ingredients

• 2 lbs pork loin, cut into 1-inch cubes
• Salt and black pepper, for seasoning
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large white onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound tomatillos, husks removed
• 2 large poblano peppers
• 2 jalapeño peppers
• 2 bunches of fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (divided use)
• 1 cup spinach or kale, roughly chopped
• 1-2 green bell peppers, chopped
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican)
• Juice of 1 lime
• Salt to taste
• Optional: a few sprigs of fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Prep the Pork: Season the pork cubes with salt and black pepper. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Sear the pork in batches until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
2. Broil Vegetables: Place tomatillos, poblano peppers, and jalapeño peppers on a baking sheet. Broil them until they start to blacken and blister, turning occasionally for an even char, about 5-8 minutes. Let them cool, then peel off the blistered skins.
3. Blend for Ultra Greenness: combine the broiled vegetables, one bunch of cilantro, spinach, or kale, and optional parsley in a blender. Blend until smooth for a rich green sauce.
4. Sauté Onions, Garlic, and Bell Peppers: In the same pot, sauté onions and green bell peppers until soft. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
5. Combine and Simmer: Pour the green sauce into the pot. Add the browned pork, chicken broth, cumin, and oregano. Bring to a boil, then simmer, covered, for about 2 hours or until pork is tender.
6. Add More Greens: In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the remaining bunch of chopped cilantro.
7. Final Touches: Season with salt and stir in lime juice.
8. Serve: Garnish with additional chopped cilantro, green onions, or lime slices. Serve with warm tortillas or rice.

This ultra-green Chile Verde promises a feast for the eyes and the palate, with layers of fresh, green flavors coming together harmoniously. Enjoy your culinary creation! 🌿🍲🌱