Andy's Spicy Green Chile Pork Recipe
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Andy's Spicy Green Chile Pork

By: andympls 
"Rich spicy recipe for slow cooking pork. This makes for excellent tacos, enchiladas, etc. We crave this pork, and you will too."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (140)

What to Drink?

Wine Syrah/Shiraz
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
8 Hrs
Ready In:
8 Hrs 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 white onion, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 1/2 pounds pork shoulder roast
  • 1 (16 ounce) jar green salsa (such as Frontera®)
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 serrano chile peppers, or to taste

Directions

  1. Layer the chopped onion into the bottom of a slow cooker. Season the pork shoulder with salt and pepper; place atop the chopped onion. Pour the green salsa over the pork. Sprinkle the the cilantro over the salsa and pork. Drop the serrano chile peppers into the slow cooker.
  2. Cook on Low until the meat falls apart easily, about 8 hours. Gently remove the pork to a cutting board. Strain and discard about half the remaining liquid from the slow cooker, reserving the rest. Discard the onions, peppers, and cilantro if desired.
  3. Shred the pork shoulder with a pair of forks. Mix the pork with the reserved liquid from the slow cooker to serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 169 | Total Fat: 8.4g | Cholesterol: 56mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2010 by KAT   view full review
Wow this recipe was fantastic!! My husband is hispanic and he said this was the best 'chile...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2010 by Londa   view full review
This is SO good. We ate it with tortillas, black beans, and fresh salsa. The only thing I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2010 by shayna   view full review
This was so delicious! I put it in the crock pot this morning in about 5 minutes. I served it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2010 by ranchwife Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I made this for dinner tonight and we LOVED it! I did make a few changes, but only one to the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2010 by Lori   view full review
This was very good. Made it with homemade Green Salsa, another recipe on this site. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2010 by Chef Delish   view full review
I thought this was a tasty recipe and I'll definitely make it again. Next time, I'll opt for a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2010 by Alan and Chef Poobe   view full review
Wow ...delicious and easy. Upped the heat a little based on other reviews.....2 serranos, 2...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2010 by tracydenese29   view full review
This was a delicious Green Chile Pork recipe. I followed directions pretty closely, as I had...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2011 by maggie Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was great! Even better the next day. I added two serranos and two jalapeños. I served...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2011 by anne.r.key   view full review
simple and delicious! I used this to make the BEST enchiladas I've ever had...rolled in corn...

 

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