If you love big bold flavors and savory stews with tender chunks of meat, this Slow Cooker Pork Green Chili could very well be your new favorite dinner. It’s a set-it-and-forget-it approach to a meal that the whole family will appreciate and the leftovers are every bit as delicious the next day. Our recipe uses mostly pantry ingredients and a big pork shoulder roast so it can feed a crowd. And the best part is that you can top it with all your favorite fixings so everybody can enjoy it how they like! This Pork Green Chili recipe is from my Colorado-inspired recipes, as part of my American Eats series where I am working my way through the U.S.A., making foods that each state is known for. For more comforting soup recipes, check out this One Pot Lasagna Soup, my Easy Minestrone Soup, or Cheesy Taco Soup.
Why we love Pork Green Chili Stew
Add in your favorite peppers and spices, and garnish with your choice of toppings! Using ingredients you can easily find at grocery stores or food markets. With only 15 minutes of prep, you can let the slow cooker do the hard work for this one!
Pork Green Chili ingredients
Scroll down to the recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.
Pork – I have used 3-4 pounds of boneless pork shoulder for this recipe, cut into 1-inch cubes. Flour – All-Purpose Flour will work fine for this recipe give the pork pieces a crisp outer. Salt & Pepper – Use a combination of freshly ground black pepper and kosher salt to enhance all the ingredients. More can be Onion & Garlic – Freshly chopped onion and freshly minced garlic will give you the best savory flavors here. Tomatillos – These mini green tomatoes add nutrition, extra texture, and a bright flavor to the chili. Chiles – Use whole fire-roasted green chilies for this recipe for a fresh, spicy flavor. Fresh herbs – I love using freshly chopped cilantro in my chili, it is so delicious and blends well with all the other flavors. Broth – Low-sodium chicken broth is always my go-to for recipes like this, so you can better control the saltiness of the dish while adding a great depth of flavor. You can use chicken stock in a pinch, or even just water if you prefer. Jalapeno – Adding a freshly chopped jalapeno pepper will give a bit of an extra kick to the chili. Add more if you wish! Tomatoes – Diced tomatoes will bulk out the chili, melding Seasoning – Use chili powder and cumin for spice and a classic chili flavor, while oregano adds Cornstarch – 1 tablespoon cornstarch Garnish (optional) – What you garnish your chili with will depend on the flavors that you want to bring out. Chose from lime wedges, fresh cilantro leaves, chopped green onions, and grated sharp cheddar cheese. Serve – Serve with sides of sour cream, tortilla chips, or in flour tortillas.
Pork Green Chili Recipe substitutions and variations
Extra heat. Add some cayenne pepper, extra jalapenos, hot sauce, or Hatch chiles. Use hatch chile peppers instead of jalapenos for a slightly milder chili with a similar flavor. Meat. You can use cubed beef, chicken, or turkey for this recipe! Shredded beef, shredded pork, or even shredded chicken would work well for this recipe as well. Roasting your own chiles. You can make this completely from scratch if you prefer. Replace the canned green chiles with 2 poblano peppers and 2 anaheim peppers. Char the peppers (and might as well do the jalapeno and tomatillos while you are at it) under a hot broiler until black, turning frequently. Then place the peppers in a ziploc bag or glass bowl covered tightly with plastic wrap to steam them for 10-20 minutes. Then just rub or peel the skins off, remove the seeds, and chop. Cooking method. You can make this recipe in a Dutch oven on the stovetop or in the oven, or in an Instant Pot pressure cooker, but the cook times will vary.
How to make Green Chili in crockpot
This chili verde recipe entails about 15 minutes of actual hands-on effort and it’s almost all up-front!
How to serve Green Chili Pork Stew
Ladle the stew into individual serving bowls, ensuring a generous portion of the pork, green chilies, and other ingredients in each bowl. Offer an array of toppings like chopped cilantro, diced avocado, shredded cheese (such as Monterey Jack or cheddar), lime wedges, and sour cream. These toppings add texture and enhance the flavors. Alternatively, you can serve it with warm corn or flour tortillas and let your family scoop up the stew or make tacos with them. Rice or cornbread can also be excellent accompaniments to soak up the flavorful broth.
How to store Green Chili Pork
Store green chili in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Can I freeze green chili?
When the chili has completely cooled, store it in freezer-safe containers or portion it into Ziploc bags in the freezer for up to 3 months. Just thaw it in the fridge overnight and heat it up again the next day.
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