Name: Puerco en Salsa Verde (Mexican - Main Course )
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: Pork shoulder - 1 kg (1 kg); Tomatillos - 500 g (500 g); Green chilies - 4 (4); Onion - 1 (1); Garlic - 2 cloves (2 cloves); Cilantro - 1 cup (1 cup); Chicken broth - 1 cup (1 cup); Olive oil - 2 tbsp (2 tbsp); Salt and pepper - to taste (to taste)

Puerco en Salsa Verde

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Puerco en Salsa Verde (Mexican - Main Course) Recipe

Succulent pieces of pork simmered in a tangy and vibrant green salsa made with tomatillos, green chilies, onions, and cilantro. It's a classic Mexican dish with a delightful kick of heat.

Ingredients:

Pork shoulder - 2.2 lb (1 kg)
Tomatillos - 1 lb (500 g)
Green chilies - 4
Onion - 1
Garlic - 2 cloves
Cilantro - 1 cup
Chicken broth - 1 cup
Olive oil - 2 tbsp
Salt and pepper - to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
Cut pork shoulder into 1-inch pieces and season with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add pork pieces and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
Remove pork from pot and set aside. Add chopped onion and garlic to pot and sauté until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
Add tomatillos, green chilies, and chicken broth to pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
Using an immersion blender or transferring to a blender, puree the contents of the pot until smooth.
Add pork back to pot and cover with the green sauce. Cover with a lid and transfer to the preheated oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Remove from oven and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

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