Pressure Cooker Pork Chile Verde
Pressure Cooker Pork Chile Verde balances tangy tomatillos with gentle heat from jalapeños, creating a bright, herb-laced sauce that clings to tender pork. The flavors are fresh and peppery with a slow-cooked depth achieved in a fraction of the time, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual weekend gatherings with warm tortillas and rice.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Pork Chile Verde, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 25 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 48
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®), choose the Saute function, and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the tomatillos, jalapenos, and crushed garlic to the hot oil. Saute, flipping once or twice, until lightly browned, 6 to 7 minutes. (Remove the garlic earlier if it browns faster.)
- 2
Move the vegetables to a food processor and puree with 2 cups chicken broth until smooth.
- 3
Clean and dry the Instant Pot® inner pot. Select the Saute function and heat the remaining olive oil. Add the pork, onion, bell pepper, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir and saute, adding more oil if needed, until the pork is browned on all sides and the vegetables are soft, 7 to 8 minutes. Cancel the Saute function. Pour in the remaining chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits. Stir in the reserved tomatillo puree.
- 4
Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 25 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 5
Release the pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in the chopped cilantro.
- Calories 681.68 kcal High 34%
- Protein 53.89 g Good Source 108%
- Carbohydrate 37.06 g 13%
- Total Fat 34.15 g High 44%
- Saturated Fat 1.45 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 8.21 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 570.15 mg High 25%
- Dietary Fiber 4.91 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 7.86 g --
- Added Sugars 0.25 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 140.92 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 2.25 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 668.3 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 76.82 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 37.51 mg Good Source 42%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Pork Chile Verde is made with 13 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Boneless Pork Steak, Chicken Broth, and Coarse Salt. Each serving provides about 681.68 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Pork Chile Verde made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Boneless Pork Steak, Chicken Broth, Coarse Salt, Dried Oregano. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Pork Chile Verde?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 681.68 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Pork Chile Verde easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Pork Chile Verde healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Pork Chile Verde has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 681.68 calories and 53.89 g of protein, or 108% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 570.15 mg (25% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.45 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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