If you don’t have a Mexican grandmother, or abuela, you can still enjoy the delicious appeal of pork chile verde. This is an authentic south of the border recipe which has been around seemingly forever but its distinctive flavor means nobody ever gets tired of this savory treat.
It’s a type of pork stew recipe with onion, garlic, chilies and tomatoes, and it tastes really good. In fact, it’s the kind of dish grandma would make a day in advance because the flavors meld and combine overnight and the next day this delicious dish tastes even more delicious!
Pair the stew with your side dishes of choice, perhaps fluffy white rice or Spanish rice. If you prefer, you can have quesadillas on the side or even just plain tortillas. And you can tweak the recipe however you want as well, perhaps reducing the amount of chile peppers if you want a milder finish.
Why You’ll Love the Recipe:
This pork stew is incredibly easy to make. You just have to brown the pork, add all the other ingredients to the pot and cook until the meat is tender. It’s spicy and delicious.
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How to Serve It:
Enjoy hot, paired with rice, bread or tortillas.
Can You Make It Ahead?
Yes, and actually it’s best made a day ahead so the flavors can melt together.
Storage Instructions:
Leftovers will keep for up to 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Variations and Substitutions:
Feel free to change the amount and/or type of chile peppers used.
Great stew recipes are always worth knowing and this pork stew is really flavorful and delicious. If you like pork stew, you must try this tasty, spicy version.
Grandma’s Chili Verde and Spanish Rice
Ingredients
- 6 large pork chops in large chunks
- 1 minced garlic clove
- 1 chopped large yellow onion
- 1 chopped jalapeno chile canned
- 14 ounces canned chopped green chiles
- 1 large yellow wax chile
- 1 chopped medium fresh tomato
- Salt to taste
- 3 cups water
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Cumin to taste
Instructions
- Brown the pork in olive oil in a large pot.
- Add all the other ingredients to the pot, stirring to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and then turn it down and simmer, covered, until the meat is tender.
- Enjoy!
