2006 Chili Verde World Cookoff Winning Recipe

Chili Verde

by Jerry Simmons

Ingredients:
2 pounds pork, diced

 

1 cup onion, chopped
14 oz. chicken broth

1½ teaspoons garlic powder
2 ½ tablespoons chicken stock
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon cumin
½ tablespoon jalapeno
1 tablespoon dried cilantro
½ tablespoon green chili powder
10 oz. green enchilada sauce
27 oz. green chili, chopped
8 oz. green chili, pureed
1 teaspoon salt
habanera hot sauce as needed

Directions:

Brown pork and drain
Add onion & chicken broth (will not cover meat)
Simmer 1 hour, stirring often

Add spice mix and a little water
Simmer 1 hour stirring often to avoid sticking

Add green enchilada sauce and stir
Simmer ½ hour

Add chopped green chili
Cook for 15 minutes

Add 8 oz. Green chili, pureed
10 minutes later
Adjust with ½ teaspoon jalapeno, 1 teaspoon salt and a liberal dose of habanera hot sauce.