Ingredients

  • 3 lbs pork butt, cubed 1/2-1-inch (shoulder is fine)
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 12 cups onions, yellow chopped
  • 3 tablespoons garlic, chopped
  • flour (for dredging)
  • 24 ounces chicken stock
  • 24 ounces tomatillos, chopped (I just use food processor)
  • 24 ounces chilies, medium hatch roasted and stem tops removed (These are also known as Big Jim)
  • 2 teaspoons cumin, ground
  • 1 teaspoon cumin, toasted seeds
  • 1 12 teaspoons Mexican oregano, chopped (regular will work)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste

Method

  • Put salt and pepper in enough flour to dredge the pork.
  • Dredge.
  • Put oil into hot skillet and brown the pork.
  • In large pot, place a little oil and simmer the onions.
  • Then add stock, chiles, tomatillos, cumin, oregano and bay to simmer.
  • Add pork after browned.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Green chile powder (mild, medium or hot) can be added to increase heat.
  • Simmer for 3 hours or until the pork falls apart.