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Pork Stew in Green Salsa (Guisado de Puerco con Tomatillos)
Tender pork is cooked in a flavorful stew with tomatillos and green chilies. Serve with Spanish rice and warm tortillas.
The stew is made by browning the pork and then simmering it with vegetables and spices.
The result is a rich and tasty meal.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 6, 2026Share
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Tender pork is cooked in a flavorful stew with tomatillos and green chilies. Serve with Spanish rice and warm tortillas.
The stew is made by browning the pork and then simmering it with vegetables and spices.
The result is a rich and tasty meal.
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Ingredients 17
0.5 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (3 pound) boneless pork shoulder roast, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil, or more if needed
1 large onion, chopped
2 cups chopped fresh tomatillos
1 cup water
1 (7 ounce) can diced green chiles, drained
0.5 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried marjoram
1 pinch salt, or to taste
2 tablespoons sour cream, divided
6 sprigs cilantro
Instructions
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Mix flour, black pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, and cumin in a large bowl. Coat the pork in the flour mixture.
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Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Brown the pork in batches until it's brown on all sides, about 15 minutes. Put the browned pork in a bowl.
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Add onion to the pan and cook until it's soft and starting to brown, about 7 minutes. Return the pork to the pan with tomatillos, water, green chiles, 0.5 cup cilantro, jalapeños, garlic, and marjoram. Simmer over low heat until the pork is tender, about 1 hour. Serve the stew hot, garnished with sour cream and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 346 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 16g
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Saturated Fat 5g
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Cholesterol 88mg
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Sodium 839mg
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Total Carbohydrate 18g
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Dietary Fiber 3g
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Protein 32g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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