Easy Pressure Cooker Pork Chile Verde
Easy Pressure Cooker Pork Chile Verde is a vibrant Mexican dish that brings together tender, slow-cooked pork and zesty green chilies in a rich verde sauce. This recipe makes mealtime effortless and satisfying, turning simple ingredients into a flavorful feast. Perfect for tacos or served over rice, it’s sure to impress your family and friends while saving you time in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless pork shoulder, cut into cubes
- 1 cup green chilies (fresh or canned)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the pork cubes with salt, pepper, and cumin.
- In your pressure cooker, use the sauté setting to heat oil. Sauté onions until translucent (about 3 minutes), then add garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add the seasoned pork cubes to the pot and brown on all sides for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in green chilies and chicken broth, scraping up any flavorful bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Seal the pressure cooker lid and cook on high pressure for 45 minutes.
- Carefully release the pressure according to manufacturer instructions, shred the pork in the pot, and mix it with the verde sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute pork with chicken or tofu for different protein options. For added nutrition, incorporate black beans or corn for extra flavor and texture.