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Pork Green Chili

Tender pork simmered with green chile, enchilada sauce, and potatoes for a flavorful Southwestern comfort food classic.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients
  

For the Pork Green Chili:
  • 1 –2 pounds pork stew meat or pork shoulder chopped into ½-inch pieces
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour or cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ yellow onion chopped into ½-inch pieces
  • 3 large cloves garlic minced
  • 7 ounces chopped green chile about ¾ cup; frozen works fine
  • 28 ounces green chile enchilada sauce about 3½ cups
  • 3 cups chicken stock or water plus 1 tablespoon chicken base
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
  • 4 cups diced potatoes about 2 large potatoes

Method
 

Coat the Pork
  1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the pork, flour, black pepper, and garlic powder. Shake well to coat the meat evenly and set aside while you prepare the aromatics.
Sauté Aromatics
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and diced onion, cooking for 2–3 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
Brown the Pork
  1. Add the coated pork to the pot in an even layer. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned on all sides.
Build the Base
  1. Stir in the chopped green chile, green chile enchilada sauce, chicken stock, chicken base, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer gently for 45 minutes so the pork becomes tender and absorbs all the flavors.
Add the Potatoes
  1. Increase the heat slightly and stir in the diced potatoes. Bring the pot back to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender and the stew has thickened slightly.
Serve and Enjoy
  1. Ladle the Pork Green Chili into bowls and serve hot with flour tortillas, cornbread, or over burritos for a true New Mexican experience.