Carnitas-Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Creamy Tomatillo Crema

Carnitas-Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Creamy Tomatillo Crema

Tender, slow-cooked pork carnitas nestle inside fire-roasted poblano peppers, topped with a bright and tangy tomatillo crema. This satisfying Mexican dish brings together smoky, savory, and fresh flavors perfect for a spring dinner.

AI SCORE
88
/100

Carnitas-Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Creamy Tomatillo Crema

Tender, slow-cooked pork carnitas nestle inside fire-roasted poblano peppers, topped with a bright and tangy tomatillo crema. This satisfying Mexican dish brings together smoky, savory, and fresh flavors perfect for a spring dinner.

AI SCORE
88
/100
MexicanDinnerGluten-Free
⏱️
225 min
Time
👥
4 people
Servings
🔥
485 kcal
Calories
📊
Medium
Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 1.5 kg boneless pork shoulder, cut into 4cm chunks
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium white onion, quartered
  • 6 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 orange, juiced
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 240ml chicken stock
  • 8 large poblano peppers
  • 400g tomatillos, husked and rinsed
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, halved and seeded
  • 180ml sour cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, plus extra for garnish
  • 150g shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup cooked white rice

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 150°C. Season pork chunks with cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.

2

Heat vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear pork in batches until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Remove and set aside.

3

Add onion and garlic to the pot and cook for 2 minutes. Return pork to the pot with orange juice, lime juice, and chicken stock.

4

Cover and braise in the oven for 2.5 to 3 hours until pork is fork-tender and reaches an internal temperature of at least 75°C.

5

While pork braises, char the poblano peppers under a broiler or over a gas flame until blistered on all sides. Place in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let steam for 10 minutes. Peel off skins, cut a slit lengthwise, and carefully remove seeds, keeping peppers intact.

6

For the tomatillo crema, place tomatillos and jalapeño on a baking sheet and broil for 8-10 minutes until charred. Let cool slightly.

7

Blend charred tomatillos, jalapeño, sour cream, cilantro, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Set aside.

8

Once pork is cooked, shred with two forks and mix with some of the braising liquid to keep it moist. Combine shredded carnitas with cooked rice.

9

Increase oven temperature to 190°C. Stuff each poblano pepper generously with the carnitas and rice mixture. Place in a baking dish.

10

Top stuffed peppers with shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Bake for 15-18 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

11

Drizzle generously with tomatillo crema, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve immediately.

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