Description
This Crockpot Pork Chile Verde is a flavorful and tender Mexican-inspired dish made with slow-cooked pork shoulder simmered in a zesty salsa verde sauce, enhanced with aromatic spices and mild heat from poblano peppers. Perfect for an easy, hands-off meal that can be served over rice or with warm tortillas for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Pork and Vegetables
- 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder (up to 2.5 pounds)
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 poblano peppers, seeded and diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Spices and Seasonings
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Liquids and Sweeteners
- 2 cups salsa verde
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- Prepare the Pork: Cut the pork shoulder into 2-inch chunks, removing any large pieces of fat or connective tissue to ensure even cooking and tender meat.
- Layer Vegetables: Add the diced onion and poblano peppers into the crockpot, spreading them evenly to create a flavorful base for the pork.
- Add Pork and Seasonings: Place the pork chunks on top of the vegetables in the crockpot. In a small bowl, mix the dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper (if using), then sprinkle evenly over the pork. Add the minced garlic, salsa verde, and honey on top, then gently mix inside the crockpot to distribute the ingredients.
- Cook Slowly: Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 4-6 hours, allowing the pork to become tender and absorb the flavors fully.
- Serve: Once cooking is complete, stir the pork chile verde gently to combine. Serve hot over steamed rice or with warm tortillas for dipping, and add your favorite toppings such as cilantro, diced onions, or avocado if desired.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of cayenne pepper or omit it for a milder dish.
- Using pork shoulder is ideal due to its fat content, which keeps the meat moist and flavorful.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Serve with additional salsa verde or fresh lime wedges for added brightness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours on low or 4 to 6 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: crockpot pork chile verde, slow cooker pork verde, pork shoulder recipes, salsa verde pork, easy Mexican pork
