Pork Chili Verde

Incredible flavor for such a simple dish. One of our first experiments with the insta-pot was this super easy, hearty dish.

Special Equipment: Insta-pot pressure cooker, immersion blender (or regular blender)

Time - about an hour total

Ingredients

4 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch chunks
3/4 pound tomatillos (about 6 tomatillos), quartered, husks discarded
2/3 pound Poblano peppers, roughly chopped, seeds and stems discarded
2 Anaheim or Cubanelle peppers roughly chopped, seeds and stems discarded
2 serrano or jalapeño chilies, roughly chopped, stems discarded
1 medium onion, roughly chopped
6 medium cloves garlic, peeled
2 tablespoon whole cumin seed, toasted and ground
Kosher salt
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves and fine stems, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
Fresh corn tortillas and lime wedges, for serving

Directions

In a pressure cooker, combine pork, tomatillos, Poblano peppers, Anaheim peppers, serrano peppers, onion, garlic, cumin, and a big pinch of salt. Heat over high heat until gently sizzling, then seal pressure cooker, bring to high pressure, and cook for 30 minutes. Release pressure.

Using tongs, transfer pork pieces to a bowl and set aside. Add cilantro and fish sauce to remaining contents of pressure cooker. Blend with an immersion blender or in a countertop blender, then season to taste with salt. Return pork to sauce and stir gently to combine. Serve immediately top with Mexican crema or shredded cheddar cheese and tortillas and lime wedges.

Urban Cowgill August 2017