This slow cooker salsa verde pork is a versatile protein that we love to add to tacos, salads, burritos, nachos, bowls, or enchiladas. The pork tenderloin with salsa verde is slow cooked making it tender and packed with flavor.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It's an easy recipe with minimal prep time, perfect for a busy night.
- It's versatile and can be used in tacos, burritos, salads, bowls, and enchiladas.
- The pork freezes well and is one of our go-to recipes for meal prep.
- You can eat the pork several different ways to change it up.
- Using pork tenderloin results in a flavorful and lean tender pork.
Ingredient Notes
- Pork tenderloin - we prefer pork tenderloin which is a leaner cut of meat. Feel free to use pork butt or pork shoulder here as well. Cooking time may differ depending on the cut of meat you use.
- Chicken broth - chicken broth helps to add a little extra flavor during the first slow cooker period.
- Lime juice - a squeeze of lime helps create a tender, flavorful pork.
- Minced garlic - to add a depth of flavor!
- A can of diced green chiles - the standard 4 oz can you can find at any store.
- Salsa verde - also referred to as "green salsa."If you prefer your pork to have more liquid, feel free to add additional salsa. We prefer flavorful salsa verde instead of green enchilada sauce because it is more tart and balances the brown sugar.
- Brown sugar - just a little brown sugar to add a touch of sweetness.
- Salt
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and measurements.
Equipment You’ll Need
- Slow cooker (crockpot*)
- Cutting board and knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Blender or bowl and whisk
Step by Step Directions
For the full recipe instructions for this slow cooker salsa verde pork, scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
Start by cutting the pork loin into three pieces (about 4-6 inches in length). This will help make the strands of shredded pork shorter and easier to shred once cooked.
Spray the slow cooker with non-stick spray. Add the pork tenderloin, chicken broth, and lime juice to the slow cooker. Let the pork cook for 4 hours on high.
After 4 hours and once the pork is cooked through, discard the extra liquid in the slow cooker, leaving only the pork. Using two forks, shred the pork until it is finely shredded. Feel free to discard any large, fatty pieces. Be patient here, finely shredded pork yields a better result!
Add the salsa verde, minced garlic, brown sugar, green chiles, and salt to a bowl or a blender. Mix or blend for 20 seconds until the mixture is well-combined.
Add the mixture to the slow cooker with the pulled pork. Let the pork continue to simmer for 1-2 more hours on low heat. Stir occasionally to prevent any pork from burning on bottom of the slow cooker.
Serve the pork in tacos, salads, enchiladas, burrito bowls, or burritos. We love to serve it in tacos with pineapple salsa and extra salsa verde.
Tips & Variations
- Feel free to add chili powder, hot sauce, or diced jalapeños if you prefer spicy food.
- If you're not a fan of pork, simply swap it with chicken breasts for a chicken version.
- Our favorite way to serve this pork is with warm tortillas (corn or flour tortillas) as salsa verde pork tacos. Top with pineapple salsa, guac, and fresh cilantro.
- We also love to pair our cilantro lime ranch dressing with this pork whether that be as a drizzle on tacos or as a dressing on a taco salad.
- We love to make a big batch and freeze some of it for an easy dinner later.
FAQ
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can also freeze the pork in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Leave the pork in the fridge to thaw overnight and use it the following day.
Yes, this recipe is gluten and dairy-free! As always, ensure each ingredient you use meets your individual dietary needs.
We haven't tried this pork in the instant pot but highly recommend you stick with the crock pot method. It creates a more tender pork and our favorite thing about the slow cooker is that you can add everything to the crockpot in the morning so dinner comes together quickly.
If you like this flavorful meal, check out a few of our other slow cooker recipes:
If you make this slow cooker pork salsa verde, please let us know how it turns out in the comments below and/or rate the recipe! Don’t forget to tag us on Instagram to show us your finished product—it makes our day every time we see you trying the recipes we love!
Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Pork
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork tenderloin (or boneless pork roast of choice)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Juice from one lime
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1, 4 oz can diced green chiles
- 16 oz salsa verde
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Start by cutting the pork tenderloin into three pieces (about 4-6 inches in length). This will help make the strands of shredded pork shorter and easier to shred once cooked.
- Spray the slow cooker with non-stick spray. Add the pork tenderloin, chicken broth, and lime juice to the slow cooker. Let the pork cook for 4 hours on high.
- After 4 hours and once the pork is cooked through, discard the extra liquid in the slow cooker, leaving only the pork. Using two forks, shred the pork until it is finely shredded. Feel free to discard any large, fatty pieces. Be patient here, finely shredded pork yields a better result!
- Add the salsa verde, minced garlic, brown sugar, green chiles, and salt to a bowl or a blender. Mix or blend for 20 seconds until the mixture is well-combined.
- Add the mixture to the slow cooker with the shredded pork. Let the pork continue to simmer for 1-2 more hours on low heat. Stir occasionally to prevent any pork from burning on bottom of the slow cooker.
- Serve the pork in tacos, salads, enchiladas, bowls, or burritos. We love to serve it in tacos with pineapple salsa and extra salsa verde.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can also freeze the pork in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Leave the pork in the fridge to thaw overnight and use it the following day.
- This recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free.
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