Sluggish Cooker Inexperienced Chile Pork Stew

Sluggish Cooker Inexperienced Chile Pork Stew is our go-to for chilly, winter nights or the right pick-me-up for when sick days hit. Tender pork, smoky inexperienced chiles, and our particular spice mix takes this stew’s taste to the subsequent degree. With fast prep time and the sluggish cooker, this consolation meals simply received a complete lot simpler.

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We love this straightforward, sluggish cooker stew not just for its comfort however for the depth of taste it develops whereas cooking low and sluggish all day. Hearty greens and tender pork make this stew tremendous filling and satisfying. Russet potatoes take in the flavour from the inexperienced chiles and spices whereas including further starch, making this stew completely thick and flavorful with out utilizing cornstarch or cream for the bottom.

Ingredient Notes

• Pork Loin: Make sure you use a loin, not a tenderloin.
• Russet Potatoes: Greater in starch content material, this naturally thickens the stew.
• Carrots: Child carrots work too, simply minimize them into smaller items for even cooking.
• Diced Tomato: Can substitute with canned. Hearth-roasted tomatoes are a fantastic choice for an additional smoky taste.
• Onion: Use a yellow or white onion. Cube it into small items.
• Garlic: Freshly minced garlic gives the perfect taste, however jarred minced garlic works in a pinch.
• Bay Leaf: This small leaf provides delicate taste because the soup simmers. Simply don’t overlook to fish it out earlier than serving!
• Spices: For those who desire a milder chili, you may scale back or omit the cayenne pepper.
• Hen Broth: Utilizing a low-sodium choice lets you finest management the flavour—it’s a fantastic chef tip.
• Diced Inexperienced Chiles: If you’d like a spicier kick, you may go for scorching inexperienced chiles or add canned diced jalapeños.

Pork Choices

Pork loin is a good stew meat choice not solely as a result of it’s cheap, however it’s additionally tremendous tender!

A pork shoulder or pork butt may also work. These are bought in bigger sizes so you might want solely a portion of a roast. They’re additionally fattier cuts of pork and can shred within the stew.

Regulate the Warmth

Inexperienced chiles are thought-about to be reasonably scorching—spicier than inexperienced bell peppers, however not as spicy as jalapeños.

For much less warmth: You possibly can go for gentle canned inexperienced chiles and scale back or omit the cayenne powder.

For extra warmth: Swap out the gentle inexperienced chiles for warm inexperienced chiles or canned diced jalapeños. 

Serving Strategies

Garnish your stew with contemporary slices of jalapeños to go with the inexperienced chiles and pork—and to spice issues up a bit!

Add some vibrant, herby taste by including freshly chopped parsley to the stew as soon as it’s completed cooking.

Pair with a crusty bread or homemade rolls for dipping to take in the flavorful broth.

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