Best Slow Cooked Pork Smothered In Tomatillo Salsa Recipes

PORK IN TOMATILLO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large pot, add the pork meat seasoned with salt and pepper, plus the bay leaf, and cook. Stir frequently to brown the pieces of meat on all sides. About 6-8 minutes.
• Add 1 cup of water and reduce heat to simmer (covered) for about 20 minutes.
• While the meat is cooking, roast the tomatillos, peppers, onion and garlic on an ungreased griddle over medium heat. Toss to evenly roast them. About 12-15 minutes. The garlic will take less time, so be sure to remove promptly. Remove the tomatillos, peppers and garlic once they're soft and blackened, and place in a bowl covered with aluminum foil to cool for 3-5 minutes. Peel garlic cloves. If you are adding the cinnamon and cloves, slightly toast them too, they will take just a few seconds.
• Place the roasted tomatillos, peppers, garlic, onion, cinnamon, cloves, oregano and the released juices into blender or food processor. Puree until you have a chunky mixture.
• Add the tomatillo mixture to the pot. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook, stirring frequently until meat is tender. This step will take about 45 minutes or more.

SLOW COOKER SWEET TOMATILLO CHIPOTLE PORK

Steps:

• Season all sides of the pork roast with salt and pepper.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium or medium-high heat until the oil is hot and rippling. Add the roast and brown on each side until golden, about 1-2 minutes each side.
• Transfer the roast to the insert of a slow cooker.
• Reduce the heat to medium or medium-low and add the chopped onions to the skillet (if the skillet is very dry, add another teaspoon or so of oil). Cook the onions, stirring often, for 3-4 minutes, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds or so.
• Stir in the brown sugar, chipotle chiles, salt, and pepper.
• Scrape the mixture into the slow cooker with the pork.
• Add the halved (or quartered) tomatillos to the slow cooker, nestling them on the sides of the pork so they aren't all piled on top, and pour in the broth.
• Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
• Shred the pork (if the pork is lean and boneless, it can be done right in the slow cooker with two forks) and return it to the slow cooker, tossing it with the cooking liquid and tomatillos. Serve over hot, cooked rice (the pork filling is also delicious in burritos, tacos, on top of salad, etc.).

EASY SLOW COOKER TOMATILLO PORK

Steps:

• Place pork butt in slow cooker. Cover the pork with all the ingredients EXCEPT the lime and optional accompaniments. Place lid on top of slow cooker and cook on high for 6 hours or low for 8 hours.
• Remove pork from slow cooker and shred into smaller pieces with two forks. Place the shredded pork back in slow cooker with the leftover sauce and sprinkle with the fresh lime juice. Stir well. Serve with optional accompaniments, if desired.

PORK STEW IN GREEN SALSA (GUISADO DE PUERCO CON TOMATILLOS)

Steps:

• Stir together the flour, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and cumin in a large bowl. Place the cubed pork into the mixture, and stir well to coat the meat with the seasonings.
• Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers. Working in batches if necessary, place the meat into the hot pan in a single layer. Pan-fry the pork until brown on all sides, about 15 minutes. Remove the pork to a bowl, and cover to keep warm.
• Cook and stir the onion in the hot pan over medium heat, adding more olive oil if necessary, until the onion is translucent and beginning to brown, about 7 minutes. Return the meat to the pan and stir in the garlic, tomatillos, chiles, marjoram, chopped cilantro, and water. Check seasoning and add 1 pinch of salt to taste, if needed. Cover and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender, about 1 hour. Skim excess fat off the stew before serving in bowls, garnished with a dollop of sour cream and a cilantro sprig on each bowl.

SLOW COOKED PORK SMOTHERED IN TOMATILLO SALSA

Steps:

• 1. NOTE: Canned tomatillos (to equal 3 c pureed)could be used, just bump them up with some roasted garlic, onion, and jalapeno and some fresh chopped cilantro, and a little lemon juice. Put in food processor and puree.
• 2. ROASTED TOMATILLO SALSA https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/salsa/roasted-tomatillos-salsa.html
• 3. Pour 1/3 of the salsa in bottom of baking dish. Place pork in and cover with remaining salsa.
• 4. Cover and bake 325° for 3 hrs.
• 5. Remove pork and shred.
• 6. Skim excess fat off of salsa if needed. Thicken hot remaining salsa and juices with a little (about 1/3 c) corn flour or flour to thicken.
• 7. Serving suggestions: serve over rice or pan roasted potatoes and garnish with cheese and pico de gallo. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/salsa/pico-de-gallo-7.html