The easiest way to make the tastiest pork chili verde is to cook it low and slow. A classic pork chili verde recipe is essentially a green chili, made with a tender pork shoulder, that’s then cooked in a rich green sauce. Whilst it’s not a dish that you can rush, it’s certainly worth the wait for an authentic, warming Mexican chili dish, and to make sure the pork is as tender as possible. For the seasoning, we’ve shared a base to work from above featuring oregano, cumin, cayenne pepper, and jalapeño peppers, but you can add a whole host of spices to your chili verde as desired. Poblano peppers and chili powder often make an appearance in a classic chili verde and add more flavor, spice, and heat to the dish. We have a helpful guide detailing 12 of the main varieties of chilis for you to explore if you want to play around with adding different types to your chili verde. And whilst you will typically find jalapeño peppers available as a green variety, it is possible to find red variants too, which pack even more heat into the dish. But it’s better to use the green jalapeño peppers to make this chili verde with green salsa, to help give this dish its signature color.
And if you want to try adding different peppers, there are lots of types to try building into your chili verde dish. You can find out more about 10 of the main sorts of peppers in our go-to article, featuring all of the varieties from bell peppers to habanero peppers, including the benefits of adding them to your dishes.
How to serve it
When serving chili verde, it’s best enjoyed with a bowl of fresh, warm rice. You can eat it on its own, but we think it’s better when paired with a hearty Mexican side dish, or with tortilla chips to dip into the sauce.
Storage
Chili verde can be kept in the fridge for up to five days in an airtight container. The flavors actually tend to improve over time, when left to mingle together for a few more days. It’s also possible to store chili verde in the freezer, and it’ll keep for up to six months. Make sure you defrost it in the fridge overnight the day before using.