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Instant Pot Pork Verde (Crock Pot option, too!)

January 17, 2016 by Tracy | Updated March 4, 2022 This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

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Instant Pot Pork Verde is an easy flavorful meal of tender pork cooked in a fresh, flavorful salsa verde. Perfect to serve with tortillas or rice, this hearty gluten-free Mexican stew is one that can be made fast in your pressure cooker or you can set it and forget it in your crock pot!

a bowl of pork verde next to limes, tortillas, and cilantro.

Remember that uber-fresh Salsa Verde we made? Confession, its only purpose was to add some from scratch flair to one of my husband's favorite meals. Hence, our (newly updated from a post from 2016), Instant Pot Pork Verde! No pressure cooker? No problem - this is great in your trusty Crock Pot, too!

What is Pork Verde?

Pork Chile Verde is a Mexican stew of tender pork cooked in a green chili salsa. It can be moderate - hot on the spice scale, getting its heat from the chilis used. I'm sure you've seen it on the menu of any taqueria you've visited as it's an extremely popular dish that once you try, it's hard not to understand why.

What's even better about this tender pork dish is that it can be served in a variety of ways! While it's great in burritos and tacos, it can also be served with rice or a side of beans. That means it's a meal that can be stretched and made new each time you serve it!

Ingredients

pork, cilantro, salsa verde, onion, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, jalapeno.
  • Pork - Pork loin or shoulder is best for this recipe. And you can use bone in or boneless, it'll be cut it into chunks.
  • Salsa Verde - While of course you can use your favorite jarred option, for a truly authentic pork verde, making your own is so so easy and so incredibly delicious!
  • Onion and Garlic - Staples in our cooking!
  • Jalapeno - This is what'll add some heat to this Mexican stew! We like to add at least 1/2 - whole jalapeno with the seeds removed to add some mild heat and great flavor. You can always knock it up a notch by adding the seeds of the jalapeno, too!
  • Cumin - Just a touch for a little more flavor - but really most of it is coming from your fresh salsa verde.
  • Cilantro - To add to the sauce and to finish with.
  • Salt and Pepper - To season the pork.

Step-by-Step Instructions

a pressure cooker with cubed pork and then with salsa verde in it.

Sear Pork

The first step, and one that adds a ton of flavor so you don't want to skip it, is searing the pork. Quick and easy with the garlic and onions to add some caramelized flavor.

This can be done in the instant pot on the saute option or if you're cooking this in a crock pot, it can be done in batches in a skillet on the stovetop. However, if you want a set it and forget it kind of a meal with your crock pot, it's a step you can skip - you'll still have a tasty meal.

Dump and Go

Then it's just a matter of dump-and-go of the rest of the ingredients and you're ready to set it and forget it either on a pressure cook mode or to slow cook.

a spoon over an instant pot with a spoonful of pork verde.

Done!

Your house will smell amazing once this soft, tender, fall about pork in an incredibly flavorful chili verde is done!

a bowl of pork verde next to limes, tortillas, and cilantro.

Serve It With

  • Rice
  • Fresh Corn Tortillas
  • Fresh Flour Tortillas
  • Beans
  • Fresh Pico de Gallo
  • Mexican Street Corn Salad
  • Mexican Corb Ribs
a bowl of pork verde next to limes, tortillas, and cilantro.

Enjoy! As always, if you make this recipe or any of my others, I love to hear what you think! Leave a comment below, email me, or you can find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest!

a bowl of pork in green chili.

Instant Pot Pork Verde

Tender pork cooked in a fresh, vibrant, salsa verde!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Author: Tracy

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • or Crock Pot

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs boneless pork loin or shoulder, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup white onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups Salsa Verde
  • 1 jalapeno halved with seeds removed and then sliced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Season cubed pork with salt and pepper.
  • Add olive oil to the Instant Pot and set to saute. Adjust to the highest setting and let it heat up for 4-5 minutes. Add cubed pork and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  • Add onions, garlic, cumin, jalapeno, and salsa verde. Seal pressure cooker, bring to high pressure, and once ready, cook for 25 minutes. Allow pressure to release naturally.
  • Remove pork and sauce from pot top and with sour cream, cheese, fresh cilantro. Serve with fresh corn tortillas, over rice, wiht your favorite chips, or in burritos!

Notes

Cook in a Crock Pot
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium to high heat. Add seasoned cubed pork and sear on high on each side for 2-3 minutes on each side. 
Add pork and all other ingredients to a crock pot and cook on high for 3-4 hrs or on low for 6-8 hours.  

Nutrition

Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 491mg | Potassium: 793mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 376IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Vicky @ Avocado Pesto

    January 20, 2016 at 6:59 am

    This sounds incredible! I can already smell the deliciousness. Have never made green salsa before so need to give that a go as well!

    Reply
    • Tracy

      January 24, 2016 at 5:54 pm

      Thank you so much, Vicky! 😀

      Reply
  2. Nellie

    January 19, 2016 at 6:49 pm

    YUM!!! Ok again...YUM! This looks incredible! Plus I love the ease of a crockpot! Trying this for sure!

    Reply
    • Tracy

      January 24, 2016 at 5:54 pm

      Haha thanks so much, Nellie! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Platter Talk

    January 19, 2016 at 10:43 am

    What a light and wonderful crock pot creation! We love salsa verde and this looks like a perfect combination!

    Reply
    • Tracy

      January 24, 2016 at 5:53 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  4. The Food Hunter

    January 19, 2016 at 10:26 am

    This pork looks delicious and it is so easy to make

    Reply
    • Tracy

      January 24, 2016 at 5:53 pm

      Thank you! It is 🙂

      Reply
  5. munchies and munchkins

    January 19, 2016 at 9:59 am

    Oh i love a crockpot (or slow cooker as we call them) recipe. This sounds delicious.

    Reply
    • Tracy

      January 24, 2016 at 5:53 pm

      Thank you! 😀

      Reply

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