Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 3 tablespoons green chili powder
  • 1 (19 ounce) can green enchilada sauce
  • 32 ounces canned tomatillos, with their liquid
  • 1 (7 ounce) can hot salsa verde
  • 3 1/2 lbs pork sirloin roast, cubed
  • lard or oil, as needed,to brown
  • 2 cups finely minced onions
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons pressed fresh garlic
  • 2 lbs diced green chilies, fresh or frozen
  • 2 cups very finely minced mixed fresh green peppers
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro leaf

Method

  • In a small bowl, combine oregano, cumin, and chile powder.
  • In a chili pot, combine enchilada sauce, tomatillos, and salsa verde.
  • Press tomatillos against the side of the pot to crush.
  • Add the oregano mixture to the liquids.
  • Heat to boiling.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently.
  • Brown the meat in lard or oil in batches with onions and pressed garlic.
  • Drain meat and add to chili pot.
  • Add diced green chiles.
  • Return pot to simmer.
  • After 2 hours, add half of finely minced green peppers.
  • Add salt, as desired.
  • Taste and adjust, adding additional minced peppers as desired.
  • After 2 1/2 hours thicken or thin, as needed.
  • After 2 3/4 hours, adjust salt and other seasonings as needed.
  • Just before serving, add lime juice and cilantro.