Slow Cooker Chile Verde
Slow Cooker Chile Verde features pork shoulder simmered for hours in tangy green salsa with tomatoes and jalapeños until ultra tender and richly seasoned. The sauce balances bright heat and savory depth, ideal for scooping into warm tortillas or serving over rice for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook7 hrs 10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Slow Cooker Chile 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 DensityFair
- 53 / 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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- 5
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- 2
Cook and stir onion and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Add pork and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides.
- 4
Transfer the pork mixture to a slow cooker and stir in salsa, tomatoes, and jalapeño peppers.
- 5
Cover and cook on High for 3 hours.
- 6
Reduce to Low and cook 4 to 5 more hours.
- Calories 827.12 kcal High 41%
- Protein 32.71 g Good Source 65%
- Carbohydrate 24.15 g 9%
- Total Fat 61.03 g High 78%
- Saturated Fat 9.81 g High 49%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 137.09 mg High 46%
- Sodium 1050.85 mg High 46%
- Dietary Fiber 1.21 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 2.15 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 11.53 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.94 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 105.79 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 41.41 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 4.91 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Slow Cooker Chile Verde is made with 7 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 7 hrs 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bone In Pork Shoulder Butt Roast, Diced Jalapeño Peppers, Diced Onion, and Diced Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 827.12 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Slow Cooker Chile Verde made of?
- The main ingredients are Bone-In Pork Shoulder Butt Roast, Diced Jalapeño Peppers, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes, Green Salsa Cremosa. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Slow Cooker Chile Verde?
- About 7 hrs 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 7 hrs 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 827.12 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Slow Cooker Chile Verde easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Slow Cooker Chile Verde healthy?
- Slow Cooker Chile Verde has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 827.12 calories and 32.71 g of protein, or 65% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1050.85 mg (46% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.81 g (49% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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