The perfect meal candidate for a lazy Sunday is a delicious pot of green chilli pork stew. It is easy to prepare ahead of time and reheat before serving. The stew requires roasted green chillies, fall-apart tender pork meat and potatoes, all simmering to aromatic perfection on slow heat.
Whipping up a delicious pork stew for a nice warm weeknight dinner is easy and impressive enough for company. You can pair the green chilli pork stew with cocktails and a side of vegetables.
The best part about the stew is that you can top it with whatever you want, from crumbled cottage cheese to tortilla chips. The flavours are endless. You can also choose what type of green chillies you want in your stew.
Although the aroma will drive you to a frenzy, the end result is worth the wait. So let’s get started.
Green Chilli Pork Stew Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds Pork cut of your choice, cubed; You can opt for pork loin or pork shoulder. I personally prefer to use the pork shoulder.
- 2 pounds Green chillies of your choice, You can choose which type of green chillies you want for your recipe. You can mix them up or use poblanos or Hatch peppers—the choice is yours.
- 6 cups Broth, Chicken stock or chicken broth adds to the flavour of the stew. You can also choose to use beef broth.
- 1 large Carrot, peeled and cubed
- 4 Garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 1 pound Potato, cubed
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil, You can use any neutral oil. I prefer olive oil.
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 tablespoon Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Chilli powder
- 1/4 Cilantro, chopped
Method
- Roast the Chillies: First, you will need to prepare your green chilli peppers. Wash them thoroughly and slice them lengthwise. Place them on a baking sheet and pop them into the oven for 20 minutes at 200°C.
- Alternatively, you can roast the peppers in a pan on the stove. The peppers are ready once their skin blisters.
- Cool and Chop: Allow the green chillies to cool. Peel their skins and chop them up. Keep aside.
- Prepare the Pork: While your peppers are in the oven or on the stove, chop the pork meat into small cubes and season them. Toss the cubes into a bowl with the chilli powder, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper and olive oil.
- Brown the Pork: Heat up your pot on medium heat. Put the seasoned pork into the cooker and allow it to brown evenly for about five minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Sauté the Garlic and Onion: Add some olive oil to the pot and soften the onions in it. Sauté your chopped garlic for a few minutes until it releases an aroma. If required, add some more oil.
- Make Your Stew: Add the roasted chillies, broth, vegetables and browned pork to the onion and garlic mixture. Bring the stew to a boil. Reduce the heat and cover the pot. Allow the mixture to simmer until the meat becomes very tender, for about one hour to 90 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Once the stew is ready to serve, take it off the heat and garnish it with cilantro. You can add any additional garnish if you want. Taste the stew and adjust the seasoning as required.
- Simmer for More Flavour: The best thing about stews is the flavour profile. In order to develop an intense flavour, it is important to allow the stew to simmer for a long time. The minimum simmering time should be about one hour.
- Cool for More Flavour: In addition to keeping it on the stove for longer, you can also pop it into the refrigerator overnight to allow the flavours to develop more. Cooled and reheated green chilli pork stew is even better the next day!
Frequently Asked Questions
How To Thicken A Green Chilli Stew?
If you want a thickened stew, whisk two tablespoons of cornflour or all-purpose flour in about half a cup of broth. Add this slurry to the stew and bring it to a boil. You can serve the thick stew with sourdough bread or tortilla chips.
What Varieties Of Green Chillies Should You Use For The Stew?
There is a wide variety of chilli options out there with varying levels of heat that will help you create a balanced and delicious stew. You can choose to use jalapeños, green bell peppers, serranos, cubanelles, etc.
However, be careful when using hotter peppers. Make sure to mix these with peppers that have a lower heat level. Choose your chillies as per your tolerance.
Can You Use Canned Green Chillies?
If you do not have fresh peppers, you can substitute canned green chillies. However, nothing can replace the true flavour of fresh chillies. They are usually an inexpensive pantry staple in most kitchens.
Summary
Weeknights can be made more stimulating with the meltingly tender and delicious green chilli pork stew. The simple flavours are a great hit during winter. It is easy to throw everything into a pot and allow it to simmer until all the flavours blend together to create a great stew.
When fresh ingredients meet appropriate levels of heat and cooking time, you get a life-changing green chilli pork stew.
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