Thursday, May 9, 2013

Pork Chili Verde (Green Pork Chili) - Green and sometimes Browned

Pork Chili Verde (Green Pork Chili) - Green and sometimes Browned -
as I mentioned in the introduction, this chili verde was one of the first recipes I've ever learned, and also one of the first times I was forced to the appropriate cooking technique question. Having just learned the importance of the browning meat to culinary school, I was, at the same time working for a leader who rarely did.

Whether meat pork, chicken or beef, simply cut the meat and threw it in a pot with the rest of the ingredients and simmered until tender. He also said he had learned how to cook these recipes while traveling through Mexico. I remember sheepishly asked about it, and his response was something like: ". Well, that's how they did it, and it tastes good to me," He was right, it did .

In fact, it was very good. It was then that I realized that the whole history of cooking could be a bit more complicated than I had imagined. So what really is the best method? There is no answer to this question, which is frustrating. That said, I think the browned meat will always add extra flavor, so I usually do. The point is, everyone is right.

in regarding pickled red onions I used on top of my chili: I wanted to save this video, but it is so very simple that I will tell you now. Cut red onions, add a pinch of salt and cover with red wine vinegar. Let that night in the refrigerator, and the next day you will be looking at one of the most magnificent ever toppings.

They are wonderful with all of salads, cold meats, to cheeseburgers; but my real hope is that you enjoy a bowl of this delicious green chili pork. I hope you give it a try soon. Have fun!


Ingredients for 4 parts:
2 oil vegetable soup (heat almost to smoking before browning meat)
2 pounds boneless pork shoulder (aka ass pork), cubed 2 inches
1 yellow onion, diced
2 teaspoon oregano coffee
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon coriander ground coffee
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2-3 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
10-12 tomatillos (about 4 cups times neighborhoods)
3 jalapenos, seeded
1 poblano chile, seeded
6 cloves garlic, peeled
1/2 cup packed cilantro leaves
2 1/2 cups chicken stock, or as needed
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 pound gold potatoes Yukon, quartered
freshly ground black
sour and pickled red onion cream for garnish

- simmer pork and sauce for an hour, add the potatoes and simmer until everything is tender.