Slow-Simmered Pork Chile Verde with Tomatillos

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

Tender pork chunks slowly cooked in a tangy, mildly spicy tomatillo and green chili sauce, perfect for tacos or bowls. This Mexican-inspired Cinco de Mayo recipe, ready in about 150 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, tomatillos, jalapeño for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds, cut into 1-inch cubes pork shoulder
• 1 pound, husked and quartered tomatillos
• 1, seeded and chopped jalapeño
• 1 medium, chopped white onion
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy-bottom pot over medium-high heat. Add 2 pounds pork shoulder cubes and sear for 5-7 minutes until browned on all sides.
2. Step 2: Remove pork and set aside. In the same pot, add 1 medium chopped white onion and 4 minced garlic cloves; sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 pound quartered tomatillos and 1 chopped jalapeño to the pot, cooking for 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
4. Step 4: Transfer the tomatillo mixture to a blender with 2 cups chicken broth, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper; blend until smooth.
5. Step 5: Pour the green sauce back into the pot with the browned pork. Bring to a simmer, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook gently for 2 hours until pork is tender and sauce thickens.
6. Step 6: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and 2 tbsp lime juice just before serving to brighten the flavors.