Description
This Slow Cooker Green Chile Pork Stew is a hearty and flavorful dish featuring tender chunks of pork simmered with potatoes, carrots, onions, tomatoes, and a blend of warm spices. Enhanced with a touch of green chiles for a mild heat, this comforting stew is perfect for an easy, set-it-and-forget-it meal that melds rich flavors over several hours in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 2 pounds country style boneless pork ribs or pork loin, cut into 1-inch cubes
Vegetables
- 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 & Seasonings
- 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)
Liquids
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chiles
Instructions
- Prepare the Pork: Cut 2 pounds 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.
- Prep the Vegetables: Peel 2 medium russet potatoes and cut into 1-inch pieces. Dice 3 medium carrots, 1 medium yellow onion, and 1 medium tomato. Add all the vegetables to the slow cooker with the pork along with 2 teaspoons minced garlic.
- Season the Stew: Sprinkle in 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Add 1 bay leaf if using. Pour 4 cups chicken broth over the meat and vegetables.
- Cook the Stew: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the pork is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Remove and discard the bay leaf. Stir in 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chiles right before serving to impart a bright, mildly spicy flavor. Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Country-style pork ribs come from pork butt or shoulder and contain more fat which makes the stew tender and shreddable. For a leaner option that holds its shape, use pork loin.
- The addition of a bay leaf is optional but adds subtle depth of flavor to the stew.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to control the heat level based on preference.
- This stew can be served with warm tortillas, crusty bread, or over rice for a fuller meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
