Chili Verde Pork

Chili Verde

Number of servings: 4

Ingredients
1 pound fresh tomatillos, husks removed, washed, and cut into quarters
3 Anaheim chilies, roasted, peeled, seeded, and diced
3 green onions, sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons oil
1½ pounds lean pork, cut into ¾-inch chunks
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ teaspoon salt

Directions
1. Place tomatillos in a medium saucepan with a small amount of water. Cover and simmer for about 5 minutes until soft.
2. Drain tomatillos and place in a blender container with the Anaheim chilies, green onions, garlic, and jalapeño pepper. Blend on low speed until fairly smooth. Stir in lime juice and sugar and pour back into saucepan; set aside.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet. Add pork to skillet; cook and stir over high heat for about 5 minutes to brown; add to the pan with the sauce. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 50 minutes.
4. Remove cover and cook for 10 minutes more. Stir in cilantro and salt.

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