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Slow Cooker Guisado Verde
Slow Cooker Guisado Verde creates easy tomatillo and pork stews that are boyfriend's favorites, customizable for spice preferences through hands-off cooking methods. This beloved recipe utilizes slow cooking convenience while maintaining authentic guisado characteristics and traditional flavor development. The customizable spice levels accommodate different heat preferences.
An easy tomatillo and pork stew that is my boyfriend’s favorite. Make it as spicy as you like by adding more or less jalapenos, or do not add any if you have a more tender palate.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
7 hrs 15 mins
Total Time:
7 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds boneless pork shoulder
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 (12 ounce) cans tomatillos, drained and chopped
1 (7 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
2 fresh jalapeno peppers, sliced
½ cup fresh chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
1 quart water
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
¼ cup sour cream
4 sprigs fresh cilantro, for garnish
Directions
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and brown the pork on all sides. Reserving the juices in the skillet, transfer the pork to a slow cooker.
In the skillet with the pork juices over medium heat, saute the onion and garlic about 1 minute. Transfer to the slow cooker, along with skillet juices.
Mix the tomatillos, green chile peppers, jalapeno peppers, and cilantro into the slow cooker. Season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour in 1 quart water, or enough to cover all ingredients. Cover, and cook on High for 6 to 7 hours.
Shred the cooked pork with a fork. Spoon the slow cooker mixture into bowls, and top with Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, and fresh cilantro sprigs to serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 553 | Calories |
| 37g | Fat |
| 18g | Carbs |
| 37g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 553 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 37g | 47% |
| Saturated Fat 15g | 73% |
| Cholesterol 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium 1346mg | 59% |
| Total Carbohydrate 18g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 9g | 30% |
| Total Sugars 6g | |
| Protein 37g | 75% |
| Vitamin C 44mg | 49% |
| Calcium 340mg | 26% |
| Iron 3mg | 17% |
| Potassium 891mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
