Jeff Lucero
@jefluc
Pork in Tomatillo Chile Sauce
This flavorful dish features tender pork simmered in a vibrant tomatillo and chile sauce, perfect for a hearty meal. The combination of fresh tomatillos, tomatoes, and a variety of chiles creates a deliciously spicy and tangy sauce that complements the pork beautifully.
Details
- Cuisine:mexican
- Meal Type:dinner
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:7
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time35 min.
- Cook time45 min.
- Total time80 min.
- Servings4
Ingredients
- 20
- 2
- 7
- 10
- 5
- to taste
- 2 pounds
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Pork in Tomatillo Chile Sauce.
Step 1
To start, grab a saucepan and set it over medium-low heat.
Step 2
Toss in the tomatillos, chopped tomatoes, serrano peppers, chile de arbol peppers, and three whole garlic cloves.
Step 3
Let this delightful mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, or until it becomes juicy and the peppers are tender.
Step 4
Once done, don’t forget to remove and discard the garlic cloves—they’ve done their job! Next, transfer the vibrant mixture to a blender and blend it until smooth, which should take about a minute.
Step 5
For an extra kick of flavor, mince one garlic clove and stir it into the sauce.
Step 6
Season with salt to your liking and set this delicious sauce aside for now.
Step 7
Now, let’s move to the skillet! Mince the remaining garlic clove and add it to the skillet along with the pork.
Step 8
Cover the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Step 9
You’ll want to keep an eye on it until the pork is no longer pink and the juices run clear, which should take around 30 minutes.
Step 10
Once the pork is perfectly cooked, pour that luscious blended tomatillo sauce into the skillet.
Step 11
Reduce the heat and let everything simmer together, stirring often, for another 5 to 10 minutes.
Step 12
This is where the magic happens—the flavors meld beautifully, and the pork becomes tender.
Step 13
Just make sure the pork reaches an internal temperature of at least 145°F (63°C) for safety.
Step 14
And there you have it! A mouthwatering dish that’s bursting with flavor and sure to impress.
Step 15
Enjoy every bite!.