Name: Colorado Green Chili
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 180 min
Yield: Serves 6-8
Ingredients: 2 pounds pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes; 10 Hatch green chiles (or Anaheim or Pueblo chiles), roasted, peeled, and chopped; 3 poblano peppers, roasted, peeled, and chopped; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (optional for extra heat); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Prepare the pork

Season the pork cubes with salt and pepper. Heat the vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Working in batches, brown the pork on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Transfer the browned pork to a plate.
Sauté the aromatics

In the same pot, add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and jalapeño (if using) and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Create the base

Sprinkle the flour over the onion mixture and stir continuously for 2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, making sure to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
Add ingredients and simmer

Return the browned pork to the pot. Add the roasted chopped green chiles, poblanos, diced tomatoes, cumin, and oregano. Stir well to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Check consistency

After 2 hours, check the chili's consistency. If it's too thin, simmer uncovered for an additional 15-30 minutes to reduce and thicken. If it's too thick, add a little more chicken broth.
Final seasoning

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. The pork should be very tender and easily shred when pressed with a fork.

Colorado Green Chili

Ingredients

Instructions

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