GARLICKY PORK STEW SALSA VERDE

Garlicky Pork Stew Salsa Verde image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 3h

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons vegetable oil
One 4-pound pork shoulder, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound tomatillos, husked, halved if larger than a golf ball
1 clove garlic, sliced
1 large onion, diced
2 tablespoons cornmeal
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons pickled jalapenos, chopped
Juice of 3 limes
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Cooked white rice, for serving

Steps:

Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or large, heavy pot over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the pork with salt and pepper. Working in batches, add the pork in a single layer and cook, turning, until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes. Transfer the pork to a large bowl after each batch. Add the tomatillos and cook until softened and browned, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a clean bowl. Lower the heat to medium and add the garlic and onions and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir the cornmeal into the pot until thickened, then add the chicken broth. Return the pork to the pot and bring to a simmer.
Put the blistered tomatillos, jalapenos, lime juice and half of the cilantro in a blender and blend until smooth. Add the sauce to the pot. Simmer until the pork is tender and the sauce thickens, about 2 1/2 hours.
Serve over rice sprinkled with the remaining cilantro.