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A bowl of Colorado-style pork green chili garnished with fresh cilantro.

Colorado Pork Green Chili

A hearty and flavorful chili made with tender pork shoulder, roasted Hatch green chilies, and a blend of spices. Perfect for a comforting meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Method
 

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Season the pork shoulder cubes with salt and pepper, then brown them in the pot in batches. Remove the pork and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, add the diced onion and garlic. Sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add the roasted Hatch green chilies, diced tomatoes, cumin, oregano, and smoked paprika. Stir well to combine.
  5. Return the browned pork to the pot, then pour in the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  6. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the pork is tender and the flavors have melded.
  7. In a small bowl, mix the flour and water to create a slurry. Slowly stir this mixture into the chili to thicken it slightly. Cook for another 10 minutes, uncovered, to allow the chili to thicken.
  8. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
  9. Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro and optional sour cream.

Notes

For extra heat, add a diced jalapeño or serrano pepper. Serve with warm tortillas or crusty bread.