Saturday, October 8, 2011

Paula's Chili Verde Con Carnitas

1 to 1.5 lb extra lean pork loin chops, cut into bite sized chunks
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 bunch scallions/green onions/spring onions, cut into rounds
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 small can sliced black olives, drained
1 small zucchini, chopped
1 small yellow squash, chopped
6 or so golden fingerling potatoes, chopped
1 jar of your favorite tomatillo salsa/green salsa/salsa verde
juice of one lime
oil
salt, pepper, cumin, thyme to taste

Season the pork with the salt, pepper, cumin, and thyme. Brown the pork chunks in a skillet with the oil, add the celery, onion, and scallions, and cook with the pork until the onions are translucent.

Put everything in the crock pot. Mix. Cook 8 hours on low. Serve topped with chopped fresh cilantro, chopped avocado, and warm tortillas.

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