Easy Pork Verde Stew
Give me this bowl. Seriously. This Easy Pork Verde Stew is piled high with tender pork, rich bone broth, and the bold flavor of verde sauce. Fresh cilantro, scallions, carrots, onions, and red bell peppers bring everything together in the best way. Even better, this cozy stew is naturally gluten free and incredibly satisfying.
Why You’ll Love This Pork Verde Stew
First, it’s deeply flavorful without being complicated. The verde sauce infuses the broth with a bright, savory richness. Meanwhile, the pork becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender. Every spoonful feels hearty, comforting, and nourishing. Plus, you’ll want to make it on repeat.
Perfect for Weeknights or Meal Prep
This pork verde stew stores beautifully and reheats like a dream. It’s ideal for busy weeknights, cozy weekends, or easy lunches throughout the week.
There are TWO ways to cook this.
No matter your schedule, this pork verde stew fits right in. Choose your favorite method and dinner is handled.
Instant Pot Method
When time is short, the Instant Pot saves the day.
Set the pressure to high for 20 minutes with the pork and broth.
Add the carrots, then cook for another 10 minutes.
Carefully release the pressure.
Stir in the remaining ingredients and garnishes before serving.
The result is fast, flavorful, and incredibly tender pork verde stew.
Slow Cooker Method
For a hands-off option, the slow cooker works beautifully.
Add all ingredients except garnishes to the slow cooker.
Cook on high for 4–6 hours, until the pork falls apart easily.
This method delivers deep flavor with minimal effort.
Best Pork For Verde Stew
Boneless pork ribs are my go-to choice. They’re lean, easy to cut, and cook quickly without excess fat. Two packages are usually perfect.
Pork shoulder is also a great alternative. While it has more fat and often includes a bone, it brings rich flavor and becomes incredibly tender over time.
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Pro Tip: For even deeper flavor, lightly brown the pork before cooking—especially if using the Instant Pot. It adds richness without extra effort.
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My Easy Pork Verde Stew
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 4-6 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This Easy Pork Verde Stew is cozy, flavorful, and simple to make. Tender pork, verde sauce, and bone broth cooked in the Instant Pot or slow cooker.
Ingredients
- 2-3 lbs. boneless pork ribs, cubes into 2 inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon each salt and ground black pepper
- 1/2 yellow onion, small diced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 5 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 cups chicken bone broth, divided
- 4-5 medium carrots, medium diced
- 1 red bell pepper, medium diced
- 4 scallions, chopped
- small bunch cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1 16 oz. jar verde sauce or salsa
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Instructions
Instant Pot
- Choose the saute setting on high for 12 minutes. Let heat up. Salt and pepper the pork pieces all over. Add them into the heated Instant Pot. Move around so the pork covers the bottom. Let cook for 8 minutes without moving around.
- Toss (pull off the bottom if they are stuck) around so the other side can cook. Add in the diced onion, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, onion powder and garlic cloves to the top of the pork.
- After 4 minutes, turn the heat to high pressure for 20 minutes. Toss the meat with all the onions and seasonings. Pour in 1 cup of chicken bone broth. Place the lid on and let it pressurize and cook.
- When the timer goes off, release all the pressure right away. Add in the carrots and give it a good stir. Add the lid back on and set to high pressure again but for 8 minutes.
- When the timer goes off, release all the pressure right away and remove the lid. Stir in the remaining 1 cup chicken bone broth, diced red bell pepper, scallions and cilantro. Serve with cheese, tortillas or keep it plain.
Slow Cooker
- Set your slow cooker to high for 6 hours (you can check it at 4 hours, if you are around).
- Sprinkle salt and ground black pepper over the pork pieces and place them into the bottom of the slow cooker bowl. Add in the onion, cumin, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic cloves, chicken bone broth and carrots. Place the lid on top and let it cook.
- At hour 4, remove the lid and stir around. Check the meat for doneness- if when you poke the meat with a fork it is tender and falls apart it is done. If the pork pieces still feel tough or tender, cook for an additional 1-2 hours. Add in the diced red bell pepper at hour 4 (it’s okay if you don’t cook it anymore, the crunchy peppers are a nice balance to the tender stew.
- Sprinkle in the scallions and cilantro. Serve with cheese, tortillas or plain.
Notes
Alternative to boneless pork ribs, use a pork shoulder. Cut into 2 inch cubes to make it cook a bit faster. Leave any extra meat on the bone and cook that with everything else – so much flavor and the meat will fall off the bone, when it finishes cooking.
For the slow cooker instructions- an additional first step is to sear the meat. Use a large skillet over high heat. Salt and pepper the pork pieces and place in the hot skillet. Let cook for 8 minutes before turning over to cook for another 4 minutes. Then add into the slow cooker bowl.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: pork
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: stew
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