Description
This Slow Cooker Green Chile Pork Stew is a hearty, flavorful dish featuring tender pork cubes slow-cooked with potatoes, carrots, onions, tomatoes, and a spicy blend of green chiles and seasonings. Perfect for a comforting meal, it combines robust Southwestern flavors with the convenience of slow cooking, making it an ideal dish for busy days.
Ingredients
Scale
Pork and Vegetables
- 2 pounds country style boneless pork ribs or pork loin, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 inch
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 2 cloves)
Spices and Liquid
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 bay leaf (optional)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chiles
Instructions
- Prepare the Pork: Cut 2 pounds of country style boneless pork ribs into 1-inch cubes, trimming off any large pieces of fat. Place the pork cubes into a 6 to 8-quart slow cooker to form the base of your stew.
- Add Vegetables and Garlic: Peel and cube 2 medium russet potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Dice 3 medium carrots, 1 medium yellow onion, and 1 medium tomato. Add all the vegetables along with 2 teaspoons of minced garlic to the slow cooker with the pork, distributing them evenly.
- Season the Stew: Add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper to the slow cooker. Optionally, add 1 bay leaf for extra depth of flavor. Pour 4 cups of chicken broth over all the ingredients, ensuring they are well covered.
- Cook the Stew: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, allowing the pork to become tender and the flavors to meld. Alternatively, cook on high for 4-5 hours if you need it sooner.
- Finish and Serve: Before serving, remove the bay leaf from the stew. Stir in 1 (7-ounce) can of diced green chiles to add a spicy and smoky kick. Mix well and serve hot.
Notes
- Country-style pork ribs come from the pork butt or shoulder, offering more fat which makes them tender and suitable for shredding.
- You can substitute pork loin for a leaner option; it will hold its shape better but be less fatty.
- The bay leaf is optional but recommended for enhanced flavor complexity.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
