Pork Chile Verde - Instant Pot (Gluten Free)

Ingredients

• 3 to 4 lb (1.36 to 1.81 kg) boneless pork roast (shoulder or butt)
• Salt and pepper (or your choice of pork seasoning)
• 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
• 3/4 cup (177ml) chicken broth or stock
• About 2 cups (16 oz; 454g) salsa verde (gluten free)
• 1 to 2 tbsp (or more) chopped Hatch green chiles (gluten free)
• Fresh cilantro and/or jalapeno pepper slices, to garnish
• Shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese, to garnish
• Corn tortillas (gluten free), optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Trim the pork roast of excess fat and...: Trim the pork roast of excess fat and cut the meat into approximately 2-inch (5 cm) cubes. Season with salt and pepper or your favorite pork seasoning of choice. Set aside.

2. 2

   Pour the chicken stock into the inner pot...: Pour the chicken stock into the inner pot and add the onions and pork to the pot and top with the salsa verde and green chiles. Place the lid on the pot, lock it and turn the valve to the sealing position. Set the Manual timer for 45 minutes. When it is done, do a 10 minute natural release and then release the remaining pressure/steam. Carefully remove the lid.

3. 3

   Stir the stew and thicken with a cornstarch...: Stir the stew and thicken with a cornstarch slurry if desired (see Note below). Ladle into soup bowls. Garnish with cilantro, jalapeno pepper slices, and cheese if desired, and corn tortillas on the side are delicious. Or you can use the pork to fill tacos or burritos.