Chili Verde

Posted On 21 June 2025
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Also called pork green chili. I used to make this overnight, then made it in a pressure cooker. Recently was gifted an electric pressure cooker / slow-cooker — you know what I mean. So I tried it with this.

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Chili Verde

Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 12

Equipment

  • Pressure Cooker or instant-type electric pot

Ingredients

  • 3-4 pounds pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1-1½ inch cubes
  • vegetable oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 cups Salsa Verde (see recipe)
  • 1½ cups chicken stock
  • Lime juice (optional)

Instructions

  • Heat a large pan or the pressure cooker (or electric pressure cooker saute mode) and add oil. Brown the pork in batches, remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl.
  • If there's too much fat rendered from browning the pork, remove all but 2 tablespoons of it.
  • In the same pan saute the onion until soft, 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and the spices and cook until aromatic.
  • Add pork, onion, garlic, spices, salsa verde, and chicken stock to the pressure cooker, seal, and cook for 30 minutes. Turn off and let cool for another 20-30 minutes before letting the steam out and opening.
  • Taste and adjust the seasonings, including adding lime for acid.
  • If you want it thicker, let simmer for 30 minutes.

Notes

See Roasted Salsa Verde recipe.