Pork and Green Tomatillo Stew
Green tomatoes work brilliantly in this stew if you can’t find tomatillos. It can be cooked ahead, refrigerated overnight and reheated gently.
SERVES
8
PEOPLE
PREP TIME
10
MINUTES
COOKING TIME
50
MINUTES
Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
700g (1 1/2lbs) boneless pork shoulder or neck, cut into 3-inch chunks
salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 large celery sticks, finely diced
175g (6oz) red onion, finely diced
2 medium sized carrots (175g/6oz), peeled and chopped into 1cm (1/2 inch) cubes
1 red chilli, seeded and finely diced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 teaspoons medium hot chilli powder
1 tablespoon roasted and ground cumin
1 tablespoon marjoram, chopped
450ml (16fl oz) homemade chicken stock
450g (1lb) potatoes, peeled and diced
1 x 400g (14oz) tin chopped tomatoes
450g (1lb) green tomatoes or tomatillos—husked, rinsed and cut into 2.5cm (1 inch) dice
1 tablespoon chipotle in adobo, chopped
chopped coriander, for garnish
corn tortillas, for serving





