Comforting Caldillo de Chile Verde Stew (Print version)

Tender pork, potatoes, and roasted green chiles simmer into a brothy New Mexican style stew that tastes rich without being heavy.

# Ingredients:

For the stew

01 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or avocado oil
02 - 2 lb (900 g) pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
04 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
05 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
06 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
09 - 1 medium tomato, diced
10 - 5 cups (1.2 L) low-sodium chicken broth
11 - 1 1/2 lb (680 g) Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
12 - 2 cups (about 280 g) roasted chopped green chiles, mild or hot
13 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

For serving

14 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
15 - Warm flour or corn tortillas
16 - Lime wedges

# Instructions:

01 - Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the pork with salt and pepper, then brown it in batches for 3-4 minutes per batch. Transfer browned pork to a plate.
02 - Lower the heat to medium. Add the onion to the pot and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic, cumin, and oregano and cook for 30 seconds.
03 - Add the tomato and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pot, then return the pork and any juices to the pot.
04 - Bring to a gentle simmer. Cover partially and cook for 45 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the pork is beginning to soften.
05 - Stir in the potatoes and roasted green chiles. Simmer partially covered for 35-45 minutes, until the pork is spoon-tender and the potatoes are soft but not falling apart.
06 - Stir in lime juice and adjust salt to taste. Rest for 10 minutes off the heat, then serve with cilantro, lime wedges, and warm tortillas.

# Good to know:

01 - Use mild, medium, or hot roasted green chiles based on your heat preference.
02 - The stew tastes better after a 10-minute rest before serving.
03 - Mash a few potato cubes into the broth if you want a thicker stew.

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