Tomatillo Pork

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oil in a Dutch oven until it sizzles.
2. 2
   Add pork and brown on all sides, about five minutes per side.
3. 3
   Transfer meat to a plate and set aside.
4. 4
   Wash and husk the tomatillos and pepper.
5. 5
   Place on a baking sheet and broil for three or four minutes, flip and broil the other side until dark.
6. 6
   Cool and then transfer to a blender.
7. 7
   Process until they turn into a smooth sauce.
8. 8
   Set the Dutch oven over the heat again and add onions.
9. 9
   Cook until golden and soft; stir in the garlic and cook another minute.
10. 10
    Turn the heat up and add the tomatillo puree.
11. 11
    Stir until it thickens a little then add the water, cilantro, and salt and pepper to taste.
12. 12
    Put pork back in the kettle and cover.
13. 13
    Cook in a 325 degrees F oven for 30 minutes.
14. 14
    Meanwhile, simmer potatoes in salted water until a fork pierces the skin easily.
15. 15
    Add the cooked potatoes to the pot when pork has finished cooking for 30 minutes and then continue cooking until a meat thermometer registers 160 degrees F.
16. 16
    Slice the pork and serve with the potatoes and sauce.