THE GREEN-FIRE PORK SWELL

(Our Play on Chile Verde)

THE GREEN-FIRE PORK SWELL

Ingredients: 800g Pork shoulder (cubed), 500g Tomatillos, 2 Jalapeños, 4 cloves Garlic, 1 tsp Cumin seeds, 1 tsp Dried Oregano, 500ml Chicken stock, 1 tbsp Honey...

Ingredients

  • 800g Pork shoulder (cubed)
  • 500g Tomatillos
  • 2 Jalapeños
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 500ml Chicken stock
  • 1 tbsp Honey

Cooking Method

  1. The Scorch Sear pork in a pot until dark and charred; remove.
  2. The Architect Grill tomatillos and jalapeños until blackened; blitz to a puree.
  3. The Bloom Fry the green puree and garlic in the pork fat; add spices and a 40ml splash of stock to release the herbs.
  4. The Slow Swell Add remaining stock and return pork; simmer covered for 50 minutes until melting.
  5. The Final Flourish Finish with a massive hit of raw fresh coriander and lime juice.

Cuisine: Mexican

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