Prep Time::30 mins
Cook Time:: 2 hrs 10 mins
Total Time:: 2 hrs 40 mins
Servings::8
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 yellow onion, diced
2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste, divided
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
10 fresh tomatillos, removed from husks and rinsed
3 jalapeño chile peppers, seeded
1 poblano chile pepper, seeded
6 cloves peeled garlic
½ cup packed cilantro leaves
2 ½ cups chicken stock, or as needed
1 bay leaf
1 ½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered
freshly ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup sour cream
1/2 cup pickled red onions (Optional)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
Heat oil in a pot over high heat until nearly smoking. Add pork cubes in a single layer. Let sear until brown on one side, 4 to 5 minutes. Mix, turning pieces over to brown on the other side, 4 to 5 minutes. Add onion and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 4 minutes. Add oregano, cumin, coriander, and cayenne; cook and stir until seasonings are fragrant, about 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to low.
Cut tomatillos into quarters. Place into a blender with chili peppers, garlic, and cilantro. Add chicken stock. Pulse on and off until pieces start to break down, then blend until mixture has liquefied, about 30 seconds.
Stir sauce into pork mixture. Add 1 teaspoon kosher salt and bay leaf. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and maintain a slow but steady simmer for about 1 hour. Add potatoes, remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and black pepper. If the mixture has reduced to where potatoes are not immersed, add more broth to cover. Simmer until pork and potatoes are tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Garnish individual servings with a dollop of sour cream, some pickled red onions, and cilantro.
Chef’s Note
Regarding the pickled red onions on top of my chili, I was going to save this for a video, but they're so simple to make that I'll just tell you right now. Slice some red onions, add a pinch of salt, and cover with red wine vinegar. Let sit overnight in your fridge, and the next day, you'll be looking at one of the most gorgeous garnishes ever.