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Pork Green Chili Colorado Style Recipe

Craving authentic Colorado green chili? This recipe, perfected after a year of experimentation, delivers the rich, savory flavor you've been missing! Inspired by my Colorado upbringing and honed through countless recipe tweaks, this hearty chili boasts tender shredded pork, vibrant green chilis, and a perfect blend of spices. Serve it over burritos, as a dip with tortilla chips, or as a satisfying main course with warm tortillas. Makes a large batch – perfect for freezing and enjoying for months to come!

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 300 mins
Calories 163.9 kcal
Protein 30g
Rating 4.2 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pork Green Chili Colorado Style

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How to Make Pork Green Chili Colorado Style

  1. Sear 2 lbs pork shoulder in 2 tablespoons olive oil until browned on all sides.
  2. Add 4 (14.5 oz) cans chicken broth, 6 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until pork is easily shredded (approximately 2-3 hours).
  3. While pork simmers, chop 1 large onion, 4 cloves garlic, and 2 lbs Anaheim peppers.
  4. Sauté the chopped onion, garlic, and Anaheim peppers in 2 tablespoons olive oil until softened (about 5-7 minutes).
  5. Chop 1 lb tomatillos, 2-4 serrano peppers (adjust to your spice preference), and 1 (28 oz) can stewed tomatoes.
  6. Puree 2 (4 oz) cans chopped green chilis in a blender or food processor.
  7. Set the sautéed vegetables, chopped tomatillos, serranos, stewed tomatoes, and pureed green chilis aside.
  8. Once the pork is cooked, remove it from the pot, shred it with two forks, and set aside.
  9. Add the sautéed vegetables, tomatillos, serranos, stewed tomatoes, pureed green chilis, and shredded pork to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for at least 1 hour, or longer for a deeper flavor.
  10. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups water and 1 cup all-purpose flour until smooth.
  11. Slowly add the flour mixture to the chili, stirring constantly, until you reach your desired thickness.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

22 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

5g

Carbs

4g

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Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation North American For Large Groups Sauces Main Dish Condiments Etc Pork Mexican Chili Stove Top Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Low Carb Healthy 2 Low In Something Meat Equipment Number Of Servings