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Pork Chili Verde in the Instant Pot


Check out this recipe for Pork Chili Verde. It is a homemade stew that's filled with chunks of tender Pork in a sauce made of Tomatillos and assorted Chiles. The best part is how easy it is to make. Once you are done you can enjoy this in a wide variety of ways. Serve it in Burritos, Tacos or alone in a bowl topped with Cheese and Sour Cream. Your family and friends will be super impressed for sure!


Ingredients:

4-5 pounds of boneless Pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch chunks

3/4 pound of Tomatillos (around 4-6), quartered, husks discarded

2/3 pound Poblano Peppers (around 2), roughly chopped,

6 ounces Anaheim or Cubanelle Peppers (about 2 peppers)

2 Serrano or Jalapeño Chilies, roughly chopped

1 7 oz can of diced Green Chiles

1 white Onion, roughly chopped

6 medium cloves garlic, peeled

2 tablespoon whole cumin seed, toasted and ground

Kosher salt

1/2 cup loosely packed fresh Cilantro leaves and fine stems


Start by chopping the Pork into pieces. Apply Salt to the pieces and allow to sit while you chopped the rest of the ingredients.



In your Instant Pot add the Pork, Tomatillos, Poblano peppers, Anaheim peppers, Serrano peppers, onion, garlic, cumin, and a big pinch of salt. Heat over high heat until gently sizzling, then seal pressure cooker, bring to high pressure, and cook for 30 minutes. Release pressure.



Using tongs, transfer Pork pieces to a bowl and set aside. Add Cilantro to the remaining contents of pressure cooker. Blend with an immersion blender or in a countertop blender, then season to taste with salt. Return pork to sauce and stir gently to combine.



Serve and enjoy!


Watch my video below where I show you how to make this recipe step by step.



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