Jun 04 2026
RestaurantsTofino Waves & TacosPork En Green Recipe

Pork En Green Recipe

Time8h
Serves4

Corn tortillas (gluten-free), slowly cooked pork, tomatillo sauce, and rice.

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Ingredients

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Pork

Tomatillo Sauce

Rice

Tortillas

Method

Cooking the Pork

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pork

    Season the pork shoulder with salt, black pepper, and cumin. Place it in a slow cooker.

  2. 2

    Add Ingredients

    Add minced garlic, chopped onion, and chicken broth to the slow cooker.

  3. 3

    Cook

    Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shredded.

Making Tomatillo Sauce

  1. 4

    Prepare Tomatillos

    Remove the husks from the tomatillos and rinse them under water.

  2. 5

    Blend Sauce

    In a blender, combine tomatillos, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth.

Cooking Rice

  1. 6

    Cook Rice

    In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add rice and salt, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 18-20 minutes, or until rice is tender.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Assemble the Dish

    Serve the shredded pork on warm corn tortillas, topped with tomatillo sauce and a side of rice.

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