New Mexico Hatch Chile Pork Verde
New Mexico Hatch Chile Pork Verde showcases roasted Hatch chiles simmered with tender pork for a deep, smoky heat balanced by savory aromatics. The sauce is rich and pepper-forward without tomatillos, letting the chiles’ natural brightness shine. Serve it for a cozy dinner with warm tortillas or over rice when you want a hearty, chile-centric stew.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook2 hrs 20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in New Mexico Hatch Chile Pork Verde, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 7
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the Hatch chiles directly on the grates of a gas stove over medium heat, turning with tongs now and then, until blackened and charred, about 5 minutes. Transfer them to a sealed plastic bag and let them cool for 7 to 8 minutes.
- 2
Peel off the charred skins, remove the seeds, and cut 1/2 of the chiles into 1-inch squares; set aside. Put the remaining chiles in a food processor and process until finely chopped, then add the processed chiles to the chopped chiles and set aside.
- 3
Combine the pork cubes, water, and salt in a Dutch oven. Cover and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Uncover, increase the heat to medium-high, and cook, stirring constantly, until the water evaporates and the pork browns in its rendered fat, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the pork and set aside.
- 4
Heat the oil in the Dutch oven. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cumin and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chiles, pork, chicken broth, canned tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the pork cubes are fork-tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Calories 356.71 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 26.28 g Good Source 53%
- Carbohydrate 10.13 g 4%
- Total Fat 22.78 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 6.75 g High 34%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 75.11 mg High 25%
- Sodium 607.84 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 1.44 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 2.23 g --
- Added Sugars 0.66 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 33.95 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.79 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 206.29 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 47.71 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 4.95 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
New Mexico Hatch Chile Pork Verde is made with 12 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 2 hrs 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Bone In Pork Shoulder Butt Roast, Chicken Broth, and Diced Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 356.71 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is New Mexico Hatch Chile Pork Verde made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Bone-In Pork Shoulder Butt Roast, Chicken Broth, Diced Tomatoes, Garlic. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make New Mexico Hatch Chile Pork Verde?
- About 2 hrs 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 356.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is New Mexico Hatch Chile Pork Verde easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is New Mexico Hatch Chile Pork Verde healthy?
- New Mexico Hatch Chile Pork Verde has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 356.71 calories and 26.28 g of protein, or 53% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 607.84 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.75 g (34% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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