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SALSA VERDE BRAISED PORK



Salsa Verde Braised Pork image

Braising the pork makes this very tender. Recipe is from Sunset Magazine Feb. 2008. Also includes directions for crockpot.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Stew

Time 4h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 1/2 lbs bone-in pork shoulder (aka pork butt)
1 (15 ounce) bottle salsa verde
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
2 teaspoons coriander seeds
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus some
cilantro leaf
salt

Steps:

  • Trim excess pork fat. Put meat in a large casserole or Dutch oven with salsa, onion, broth, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and oregano. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat, cover, and simmer until meat is very tender when pierced, about 3 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375°. With 2 wide spatulas, transfer meat to a rimmed baking pan. Bake until richly browned, 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, skim and discard fat from pan juices. Boil juices, stirring, until reduced to 2 3/4 cups, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • With 2 forks, tear meat into large shreds. Add to pan and stir in chopped cilantro. Season with salt. Spoon into a serving bowl and sprinkle with cilantro leaves. Serve with tortillas and more salsa verde.
  • Slow-cooker Salsa Verde Pork: Put trimmed pork in a slow cooker (5 to 6 qt.) and turn heat to high. In a pan, bring salsa, onion, broth, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and oregano to a boil. Pour over pork, cover, and cook until meat is very tender when pierced and registers at least 165° on an instant-read thermometer, at least 7 or up to 9 hours. Continue recipe with step 2, using a large pot for step 3.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 693.8, Fat 49.9, SaturatedFat 16.8, Cholesterol 187.9, Sodium 786, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 6, Protein 48.3

SALSA VERDE BRAISED PORK



SALSA VERDE BRAISED PORK image

Categories     Pork

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 1/2 pounds bone-in pork shoulder (aka pork butt)
1 bottle (15 oz) salsa verde
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cups chicken broth
2 tsp. each cumin seeds & coriander seeds
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus some leaves
Salt

Steps:

  • 1. Trim excess pork fat. Put meat in a large casserole or Dutch oven with salsa, onion, broth, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and oregano. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat, cover, and simmer until meat is very tender when pierced, about 3 hours. 2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. With 2 wide spatulas, transfer meat to a rimmed baking pan. Bake until richly browned, 30 minutes. 3. Meanwhile, skim and discard fat from pan juices. Boil juices, stirring, until reduced to 2 3/4 cups, 8 to 10 minutes. 4. With 2 forks, tear meat into large shreds. Add to pan and stir in chopped cilantro. Season with salt. Spoon into a serving bowl and sprinkle with cilantro leaves. Serve with tortillas and more salsa verde. Slow-cooker salsa verde pork: Put trimmed pork in a slow cooker (5 to 6 quart) and turn heat to high. In a pan, bring salsa, onion, broth, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and oregano to a boil. Pour over pork, cover, and cook until meat is very tender when pierced and registers ar least 165 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, at least 7 to 9 hours. Continue recipe with step 2, using a large pot for step 3.

BRAISED PORK WITH SALSA VERDE



BRAISED PORK WITH SALSA VERDE image

Categories     Pork     Quick & Easy     Healthy

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large onion, cut into thin wedges
1-1/2 pounds boneless pork loin, cut into 1-1/2" pieces.
1-1/3c coursely chopped tomato (2 large, or 1 large can of diced tomatoes)
1 16oz jar green salsa (salsa verde)
1/2c reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cloves garlic, minced (I use jarred)
1t ground cumin
1/4t ground black pepper
3c hot cooked brown rice
Snipped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • 1. In a 3-1/2-4 quart slow cooker, place onion and pork. Top with tomato, salsa, broth, garlic, cumin, and pepper. 2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 6-1/2 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 hours. Serve with brown rice and top each serving with cilantro. Makes 6 servings. 3. 297 cal, 6g fat, 78mg chol, 231mg sodium, 31g carbs, 3g fiber, 29g protein

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