Jul 14 2026
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Chile Verde Recipe

Inspired by LUNA Mexican Kitchen - The Alameda
Time3h
Serves6

Niman Ranch pork braised in tomatillo salsa, with arroz rojo, refried beans and house-made corn tortillas

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Ingredients

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Pork Chile Verde

Arroz Rojo

Refried Beans

Corn Tortillas

Method

Pork Chile Verde

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tomatillo Salsa

    In a blender, combine tomatillos, onion, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.

  2. 2

    Brown the Pork

    In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork shoulder and brown on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add Salsa and Broth

    Pour the prepared tomatillo salsa over the browned pork and add chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.

  4. 4

    Braise the Pork

    Cover the pot and reduce heat to low. Let the pork braise for 2-3 hours until tender.

Arroz Rojo

  1. 5

    Sauté the Rice

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add rice and sauté for 3-4 minutes until lightly toasted.

  2. 6

    Add Liquids and Cook

    Add garlic, tomato sauce, chicken broth, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is cooked.

Refried Beans

  1. 7

    Sauté Onion and Garlic

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until onion is translucent.

  2. 8

    Cook Beans

    Add pinto beans and salt to the skillet. Mash beans with a fork or potato masher and cook until heated through.

Corn Tortillas

  1. 9

    Make the Dough

    In a bowl, mix corn masa harina and salt. Gradually add warm water until a soft dough forms.

  2. 10

    Cook the Tortillas

    Divide the dough into small balls. Flatten each ball into a tortilla shape and cook on a hot skillet for 1-2 minutes on each side.

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