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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
Slow Cooker Chile Verde
  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Cook and stir onion and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add pork and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides.

  4. 4

    Transfer the pork mixture to a slow cooker and stir in salsa, tomatoes, and jalapeño peppers.

  5. 5

    Cover and cook on High for 3 hours.

  6. 6

    Reduce to Low and cook 4 to 5 more hours.