Salsa Verde Pork is made with chunks of tender browned pork, slow-cooked in a spicy hatch chile sauce. Tangy and flavorful, this Slow Cooker Hatch Chile Pork is delicious on its own or served with tortillas and sour cream.
Do you want to make a delicious meal with little effort? Um, who doesn’t! lol, This slow cooker hatch chile (salsa verde) pork is perfect for any day of the week. The recipe is made with salsa verde from scratch and features fresh tomatillos, cilantro, garlic, onion, and hatch chilis. It’s cooked all day and gets fork tender while soaking up the amazing flavor of the salsa.
What is a hatch chile?
A hatch chili is a mild chile pepper that is native to Hatch, New Mexico. They are known for their unique smoky taste and slightly fruity flavor.
If you have never made salsa verde before then this is a perfect place to start! Salsa verde can be used for anything from topping tacos to using as a sauce for a Mexican-themed pasta dish. The possibilities are endless!
If you cannot find hatch chilis at your local grocery store, then simply substitute it with an Anaheim chile or poblano pepper.
Hope you enjoy this slow cooker hatch chile (salsa verde) pork recipe! If you make it be sure to come back and leave me a comment and share with your friends!
Why You’ll Love This Slow Cooker Hatch Chile (Salsa Verde) Pork
1. This Slow Cooker Hatch Chile Pork recipe, is super simple, quick, and easy you won’t have to worry about any tedious prep work or mound of dishes!
2. The pork recipe is extremely versatile. Do you eat a lot of rice? Top it up with a hunk of hatch chile pork. Are you a lover of tacos or flour tortillas? You can make burritos, tostadas, nachos, with it or eat it on its own. This recipe is extremely flexible — it also lends itself to breakfast. Throw on some eggs and a corn tortilla and you’ve got a winner.
3. If you are a foodie who likes spicy foods, you will undoubtedly enjoy this recipe. It’s quite hot and spicy! Not only that, but hatch chiles thrive over the colder months of the year, making them ideal for the chilly season!
Equipment Needed To Make Why You’ll Love This Slow Cooker Hatch Chile (Salsa Verde) Pork
The following are the cooking items that you will need to make this delicious Mexican pork dish:
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Food processor (Do not use a blender)
- Slow cooker/ Crock-Pot
- Chopping board
- Knife
Full directions and measurements for this dish are in the printable recipe card below. These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe.
Ingredients For Your Slow Cooker Hatch Chile (Salsa Verde) Pork
How To Make A Slow Cooker Hatch Chile (Salsa Verde) Pork
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees and line baking sheet with parchment paper
- Roast tomatillos and onions 20-25 minutes
- Cool slightly and place in food processor with chiles
- Add in cilantro, garlic, and salt & pepper
- Place stew meat in slow cooker
- Pour sauce over pork
- Cover and cook on low 4-5 hours
- Serve w/ warm tortillas and enjoy!
What to Serve/Pair with Your Slow Cooker Hatch Chile (Salsa Verde) Pork
As I mentioned above this recipe is flexible and goes well with pretty much anything. When I am making it I like to serve it with cilantro lime rice, Mexican street corn salad, and homemade chips and salsa! For dessert, something light and fruity while I enjoy a margarita!
Slow Cooker Hatch Chile (Salsa Verde) Pork FAQs
Can I use an Instant Pot To Make This Recipe?
Are hatch chiles spicy?
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Slow Cooker Hatch Chile (Salsa Verde) Pork
Ingredients
- 2 lbs tomatillos – husked rinsed, halved
- 1 onion quartered
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2-4 roasted hatch chiles
- ⅓ cup cilantro
- 2 lbs pork stew meat
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees and line baking sheet with parchment paper
- Roast tomatillos and onions 20-25 minutes
- Cool slightly and place in food processor with chiles
- Add in cilantro, garlic, and salt & pepper
- Place stew meat in slow cooker
- Pour sauce over pork
- Cover and cook on low 4-5 hours
- Serve w/ warm tortillas and enjoy!
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