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Pork Chops in Green Tomatillo Salsa

Name: Pork Chops in Green Tomatillo Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 Pork chops; 500 g Tomatillos; 3 Serrano chiles; 1 White onion; 2 cloves Garlic; 2 tbsp Vegetable oil; 1 pinch Salt to taste; 6 ramitas Fresh cilantro

45 min (15 prep + 30 cook) Medium 4 servings Nacional

Edmond Bojalil

Recetas Mexas

Published: Mar 24, 2026 · Updated: May 12, 2026

Seared pork chops in tomatillo and serrano chile salsa, Mexican home cooking.

About this recipe

Pork chops in green salsa is a homestyle stew where the chops are seared and finished cooking in a tomatillo, serrano chile and cilantro salsa. A simple, quick and flavourful dish.

History & Origin

The combination of pork with green tomatillo salsa is one of the oldest and most widespread in Mexican cuisine. The tomatillo, native to Mesoamerica, was cultivated since pre-Hispanic times and its natural acidity helps tenderise meat.

Estimated cost

$7.60

Total cost

$1.90

Per serving

* Approximate prices based on US supermarkets

Nutritional information per serving

380

Calories

32g

Protein

12g

Carbohydrates

20g

Fat

Fiber

590mg

Sodium

* Approximate values. May vary depending on ingredients used.

Method

1
Season the chops with salt and pepper. Sear in a hot oiled pan for 3 minutes each side until golden. Remove and set aside.
2
Boil the peeled tomatillos and serrano chiles in water for 10 minutes until they change colour.
3
Blend the tomatillos, serrano chiles, onion, garlic and cilantro with a little cooking water.
4
In the same pan, fry the green salsa for 5 minutes over medium heat. Season with salt.
5
Return the chops to the salsa, cover and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes until cooked through and the salsa has thickened.