Salsa Verde Pork
Salsa verde pork pairs succulent boneless pork with the bright, tangy flavor of green salsa for an easy, versatile filling. Shredded pork can be tucked into enchiladas, tamales, or burritos, served straight from the pot, or enjoyed on its own; the flavors deepen after a day or two in the refrigerator.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook6 hrs 10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Salsa Verde Pork, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 17 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 70
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 15
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add pork loin; brown 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- 2
Transfer pork to a slow cooker. Pour salsa over pork.
- 3
Cover the slow cooker. Cook on Low for 5 hours.
- 4
Shred pork using two forks; stir with sauce to coat and combine. Continue cooking on Low for 1 to 3 hours more.
- Calories 388.12 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 48.87 g Good Source 98%
- Carbohydrate 1.74 g 1%
- Total Fat 18.01 g High 23%
- Saturated Fat 5.71 g High 29%
- Trans Fat 0.14 g High --
- Cholesterol 151.96 mg High 51%
- Sodium 351.58 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 1.74 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 15.88 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.12 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 845.96 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 2.28 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 1.57 mcg Low Source 8%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Salsa Verde Pork is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 4 ingredients. It takes about 6 hrs 15 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Boneless Loin Pork Roast, Canola Oil, Green Salsa Cremosa, and Salsa Verde. Each serving provides about 388.12 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Salsa Verde Pork?
- It is a Tex-Mex salsa recipe made with 4 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Salsa Verde Pork made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Loin Pork Roast, Canola Oil, Green Salsa Cremosa, Salsa Verde. The full list of 4 is above.
- What goes well with Salsa Verde Pork?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Salsa Verde Pork?
- About 6 hrs 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 6 hrs 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 388.12 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Salsa Verde Pork easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Salsa Verde Pork healthy?
- Salsa Verde Pork has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 388.12 calories and 48.87 g of protein, or 98% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 351.58 mg (15% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.71 g (29% of the Daily Value). 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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