Crockpot Pork Chile Verde
Crockpot Pork Chile Verde features tender chunks of pork simmered in a tangy, gently spicy green sauce made from Anaheim chiles, cilantro, and warm spices. The flavors are bright and pepper-forward with a mellow heat that deepens as it cooks low and slow. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing weekend meal with rice, tortillas, or beans.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook7 hrs 10 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crockpot Pork 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 DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 14
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Season the pork with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Brown the pork pieces in the hot oil for about 5 minutes. Transfer the pork to the bottom of a slow cooker.
- 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Saute the onion, chopped Anaheim chile, and garlic for 5 minutes, adding more oil if needed. Add the mixture to the slow cooker and pour in the chicken broth.
- 3
Cover and cook on High until the pork is tender and easily shredded with a fork, about 4 hours.
- 4
Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven broiler. Brush the whole chile peppers with oil and place them on a baking sheet.
- 5
Broil in the preheated oven for 5 minutes per side. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
- 6
Remove the pulp and seeds from the chiles and cut them into pieces. Place them in a food processor bowl with the enchilada sauce, cilantro, cumin, and chili powder. Puree until smooth. Refrigerate until needed.
- 7
Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using 2 forks; return it to the slow cooker. Add the pureed chile pepper mixture and stir well. Cook on Low for 3 to 4 hours more.
- Calories 278.78 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 31.28 g Good Source 63%
- Carbohydrate 4.77 g 2%
- Total Fat 14.39 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 3.95 g Moderate 20%
- Trans Fat 0.08 g High --
- Cholesterol 94.06 mg High 31%
- Sodium 542.63 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 0.85 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 1.62 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 35.21 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.96 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 594.65 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 48.62 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 7.58 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.93 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crockpot Pork Chile Verde is made with 12 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 7 hrs 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Anaheim Chile, Black Pepper, Boneless Loin Pork Roast, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 278.78 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crockpot Pork Chile Verde made of?
- The main ingredients are Anaheim Chile, Black Pepper, Boneless Loin Pork Roast, Chicken Broth, Chili Powder. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crockpot Pork Chile Verde?
- About 7 hrs 40 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 7 hrs 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 278.78 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crockpot Pork Chile Verde easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Crockpot Pork Chile Verde healthy?
- Crockpot Pork Chile Verde has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 278.78 calories and 31.28 g of protein, or 63% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 542.63 mg (24% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.95 g (20% 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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