Dinner for 8
Pork in Tomatillo Sauce
Pork ribs and loin simmer with tomatillos, peppers, onion, and spices in a bright green sauce.
$6.34for 4 servings
$1.59 per serving$6.34 for 4
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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanDairy-freeGluten-freeLow-carbBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pork ribs$3.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.99Typical price |
| Pork roast, shoulder or loin$2.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $2.49Typical price |
| Tomatillos$2.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $2.49Typical price |
| Jalapeno peppers$0.25 each typical | 4 | $1.00Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.26Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.02Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.68 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp lard or vegetable oil
- 1 lb pork ribs
- 1 lb pork loin or butt
- 1 cup water
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 lb tomatillos
- 4 serrano peppers
- 1/2 a medium sized white onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp mexican oregano
- 1/2 inch of a cinnamon stick (optional)
- 2 cloves optional
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
- cilantro leaves to garnish (optional)
Steps
- Cut the pork loin or butt into bite-size pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat the lard or oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and brown the pork for 8 minutes.
- Simmer the tomatillos and serrano peppers in water for 8 minutes, then drain them.
- Blend the tomatillos and peppers with the onion, garlic, oregano, cinnamon, cloves, and 1 cup water.
- Pour the sauce over the pork, add the ribs and bay leaf, and bring it to a boil.
- Cover and simmer over low heat for 35 to 40 minutes, until the pork reaches 145 F and is tender.
- Remove the bay leaf and stir in cilantro before serving.
Swaps
- Pork roast, shoulder or loin for Beef chuck roast or stew beefabout $4.50/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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