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Puerco en Salsa Verde

90 min
710 kcal
6 servings

By eatmundo · August 3, 2026

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Succulent chunks of pork shoulder simmered in a vibrant, tangy tomatillo and serrano sauce. This classic comfort dish is a staple of Mexican home kitchens.

According to eatmundo's ingredient comparison, the closest dish to Puerco en Salsa Verde from another cuisine is Wieprzowy Gulasz (Poland): the two share 62% of their ingredients.

Ingredients

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6 servings

How to Make It

  • 1

    Cut 1.5kg of pork shoulder into 3cm cubes and season with 12g of salt.

  • 2

    Bring 1.5 l of water to a boil in a saucepan. Add 700g of husked, rinsed tomatillos and 4 serrano peppers and boil for 10 minutes, until the tomatillos turn olive green and soften. Drain, reserving 250 ml of the cooking water.

  • 3

    Put the boiled tomatillos and serrano peppers in a blender with 5 garlic cloves, 1 roughly chopped onion, 15g of cilantro, the 250 ml of reserved cooking water and 8g of salt. Blend until completely smooth.

  • 4

    In a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, melt 40g of lard over medium-high heat. Brown the pork in batches for 8 minutes per batch, until golden on all sides.

  • 5

    Return all the pork to the pot and carefully pour in the salsa verde (it will spatter on contact with the hot fat). Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low heat for 60-75 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pork is tender and begins to pull apart.

  • 6

    Uncover and simmer for 10 more minutes, until the sauce thickens enough to coat the pork. Taste and adjust the salt.

  • 7

    If the sauce becomes too thick before the pork is tender, stir in water 100 ml at a time to keep the pork covered in sauce.

  • 8

    Serve the hot pork in its green sauce immediately with warm corn tortillas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Puerco en Salsa Verde?

Puerco en salsa verde is a Mexican dish consisting of pork shoulder simmered in a tart green sauce. It is typically served as a main course for lunch or dinner, accompanied by rice, beans, or warm corn tortillas.

What is the best cut of pork?

Pork shoulder or 'butt' is essential because the fat content keeps the meat succulent during the long simmer.

Can I use oil instead of lard?

Yes, you can brown the pork in 40 ml of vegetable oil instead of lard; lard adds a more traditional flavor.

How do I know the pork is done?

The pork is done when a fork slides into the meat with zero resistance and the edges are slightly browned.

Can this be made in a slow cooker?

Yes, but you will need to sear the pork in a pan first to develop flavor before transferring to the slow cooker.

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