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Slow Cooker Chile Verde

pork green chile in a bowl with garnishes.
Slow Cooker Chile Verde is a simple meal made from pork tenderloin slow cooked in green chile sauce with roasted poblano peppers.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 177kcal
Author Sandra

Ingredients

  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 pounds pork tenderloin
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 1 large poblano seeded and chopped
  • 1 jalapeno seeded and diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 54 ounces canned green chiles two 27 oz cans
  • 10 ounces red enchilada sauce
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Season pork tenderloin with salt and pepper. Sear in the skillet until all sides are browned, it won't be cooked through at this point. Once seared, place the pork on the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • Mix together flour and dry seasonings. Add to the slow cooker on top of the pork.
  • In the same skillet that you seared the pork in (do not clean it out), add the onion, peppers, and garlic. Saute until charred and tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the charred onions and peppers to a blender along with both cans of green chiles and their liquid. Puree for 10-15 seconds or until mostly smooth, a few small chunks are fine.
  • Pour chile mixture, enchilada sauce, chicken broth, and cilantro over the pork in the slow cooker. Stir together.
  • Cook on low all day for the best flavor, or at least 6-8 hours. Before serving, remove pork and shred then return to the pot and stir.
  • Serve with tortillas, shredded cheese, sour cream, and cilantro for garnish if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1.25cup | Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 1369mg | Potassium: 577mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 622IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 3mg