Chili Verde
By Jerry Simmons
2 pounds pork cut into small cubes
1 cup chopped onion
1 ½ teaspoons granulated garlic
2 ½ Tablespoons chicken base
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
½ teaspoon oregano
1 Tablespoon cumin
½ Tablespoon jalapeno
1 Tablespoon dried cilantro
½ Tablespoon green chile powder
10 ounce green enchilada sauce
27 ounce green chile, chopped
8 ounce green chile, pureeed
1 teaspoon salt
habanero hot sauce as needed
Brown the pork and drain. Add onion and chicken broth (will not cover meat). Simmer 1 hour stirring often. Add spice mix and a little water. Simmer 1 hour stirring often to a void sticking. Add green enchilada sauce. Simmer ½ hour, add chopped green chile. Cook for 15 minutes. Add 8 ounce green chili, pureed. 10 minutes later, adjust with ½ teaspoon jalapeno, 1 teaspoon salt and a liberal dose of habanero hot sauce.