Monterrey Green Chili

Monterrey Green Chili

 

This is one of my all-time favorite green chili recipes. It is different from most in that it has giant chunks of pork and a liquid, not-thickened broth with tomatoes. It has a rich, full flavor. Plus, it’s gluten-free, Paleo.

I came up with this in an attempt to replicate the green chili at Monterrey House in Arvada. One of you readers sent me an email asking if I could get the recipe. I tried, but they said the recipe is secret. I can’t say this is exactly like Monterrey House’s green chili, but it’s pretty close.

I would normally make this with 1 cup mild Select New Mexico green chiles and 1/2 cup hot, but adjust to your heat preference. Using all hot will make it very spicy, but all mild should still be popular.

Monterrey Green Chili
 
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Full of flavor with a thin broth and large chunks of pork. This is also very easy to prepare.
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Recipe type: Green Chili
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 2 lbs pork loin, cut in 1½ inch chunks
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1½ cups chopped onion
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • 1½ tsp fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp mustard powder
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 4 medium cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1 cup canned diced tomatoes
  • 2 14 oz cans chicken broth
  • 1½ cups medium hot diced green chiles (or 1 cup mild, ½ cup hot)
Instructions
  1. Blend the salt, pepper, mustard, and oregano in a small bowl and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot, then brown the pork until lightly browned.
  3. Add the onions and cook about 5 minutes until softened, then add spices and garlic and cook while stirring another 5 minutes.
  4. Add the tomatoes, green chiles, and chicken broth and stir well.
  5. Either cover the pot and simmer on low for 2 hours, or transfer to a crockpot and cook on low for 2 to 4 hours.
  6. Serve!

 

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