Dinner for 10
Braised Salsa Verde Pork
Pork butt simmers with salsa verde, broth, onion, and spices until tender enough to shred.
$6.24for 4 servings
$1.56 per serving$6.24 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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.
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- 250 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 10servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanDairy-freeLow-carbHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
Pick your city to see which ingredients are on sale
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Alfredo, pesto, curry and simmer sauces$0.18/oz typical | 16 oz | $2.88Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 25 oz | $1.74Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Pork roast, shoulder or loin$2.49/lb typical | 3.75 lb | $9.34Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $15.60 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 16 oz bottled salsa verde
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 white onion
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 3 3/4 lb bone-in pork butt
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro leaves (optional)
Steps
- Heat a thin layer of oil in a large oven-safe pot over medium-high heat.
- Season the pork with salt, pepper, cumin, coriander, and oregano, then brown it on all sides for 10 minutes.
- Add the salsa verde, broth, and quartered onion, then bring the liquid to a simmer.
- Cover the pot and braise at 325 F for 3 hours and 45 minutes, turning the pork once, until tender and at least 145 F inside.
- Rest the pork for 10 minutes, then remove the bone, shred the meat, and stir in the cilantro.
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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