Traditional New Mexico Green Chile Stew
Ingredients
- 2 Lbs Pork butt or shoulder roast, cubed
- 3 Cups Potatoes, diced
- 1/4 Cup Flour
- 2-3 Cups Chicken stock Or water
- 2 Tbsp Shortening or lard
- 1/2 Tsp Garlic powder
- 2 Large Onions, chopped
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 3 Cups Peeled, seeded New Mexico Green Chile
- 1 Cup Tomatoes, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Dredge the meat in flour. Place the shortening in a heavy pot and brown meat at medium heat. Add the onions and sauté the onions in the remaining shortening . Add all remaining ingredients to stewing pot except the potatoes. Simmer at low heat for 1 hour to 1 1/2 hour or until the pork is tender. Then, add the potatoes and cook until the potatoes are done! Serve with heated flour tortillas and Enjoy! * Varied amounts may be used.Instant pot: follow the above instructions and set for 35 minutes. Quick release the steam after 35 minutes and check for tenderness. If you need to go another 10 minutes or so, place the lid back on and set for desired time. Then, quick release again, add the potatoes and set for 5 minutes. At this point you can allow the steam to release without a quick release.