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Expand1 pound fresh tomatillos Ask a question about this ingredient
1 large or 2 medium fresh poblano peppers Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup pepitas (green pumpkin seeds) Ask a question about this ingredient
1 fresh serrano pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup chopped onion Ask a question about this ingredient
3-4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup fresh cilantro, picked, loosely packed Ask a question about this ingredient
1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt Ask a question about this ingredient
Preheat the oven to 375.
Ask a question about this stepRemove the papery husks from the tomatillos and rinse the sticky layer off of them. Place the tomatillos and poblano/s on a baking sheet and roast for 40 minutes, turning them midway through.
Ask a question about this stepToast the pepitas in a small skillet until lightly browned. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Ask a question about this stepRemove the baking sheet from the oven and place the tomatillos into the bowl of a blender. Put the poblano(s) in a small bowl and cover with cling film.
Ask a question about this stepRemove the stem from the Serrano pepper, cut it in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds and membrane with the tip of a knife. Roughly chop and add to the blender along with the chopped onion, garlic, cilantro, and toasted pepitas.
Ask a question about this stepRub or peel as much of the charred skin from the poblano as possible (you may want to use latex gloves for this). Remove the stem and seeds, roughly chop, and add to the blender along with the salt and lime juice. Puree until blended.
Ask a question about this stepTaste for seasoning and adjust if necessary. You can use this immediately, or cool and refrigerate or freeze for future use.
Ask a question about this step1 tablespoon neutral-flavored oil Ask a question about this ingredient
1 medium onion, peeled and diced Ask a question about this ingredient
Kosher salt Ask a question about this ingredient
3 cups Green Chile and Tomatillo Sauce Ask a question about this ingredient
1 quart turkey or chicken stock Ask a question about this ingredient
6 cups prepared, or 2 cans rinsed and drained hominy Ask a question about this ingredient
3 cups shredded or chunked cooked turkey meat Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano or marjoram Ask a question about this ingredient
any or all of these for garnish: lime wedges, sprigs of fresh cilantro, thinly sliced or chopped radish, diced avocado, grated Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream or Mexican-style crema, tortilla chips or warmed tortillas Ask a question about this ingredient
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, add the oil and heat over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and a pinch of salt, stir, and cook until the onion is softened.
Ask a question about this stepAdd the chile and tomatillo sauce and stir. Add the stock, hominy and turkey, stirring to combine. Rub the Mexican oregano or marjoram in your palms to lightly crush it and release the oils, then add it to the pot, stirring through. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Ask a question about this stepTaste and adjust seasoning, then spoon into bowls and serve with your favorite garnishes.
Ask a question about this stepThank you!
Thank you! I have a bag of tomatillo puree in the freezer, just waiting to brighten up a cold winter night :)
I wonder if the smoked turkey I have will work with this? It sounds terrific and I'm looking for dishes in which to use some dried hominy I bought impulsively a while back.
It's certainly worth a try - if you do, let me know how it works?
Made this tonight and it was a big hit. Love the salsa verde!! The smoked turkey was fine (I just omitted the salt in the rest of the recipe and used homemade stock without salt), but I think next time I'll use regular cooked turkey or chicken. I made a half recipe of the soup so I have some salsa frozen. And, I have some hominy left for mrswheelbarrow's tortilla soup!
Hooray! So glad you liked it!
This looks wonderful. I have a similar recipe using pork shoulder that I've been looking for - so perfect timing in seeing this. I'm making it this weekend - perfect meal for a cold, windy, rainy day. Thanks for posting this!
Thanks! The base recipe works great with turkey, chicken, or pork - let me know what you think!
Yum! I think I will head to the Mexican market tomorrow to pick up a big bunch of tomatillos!
I hope you enjoy it!
This sounds great! We are having a crowd over for dinner tomorrow, and I will try this.
Thanks! I hope you like it, and as I said to Mary below, you can definitely vary the amount of chile pepper to suit your (and your guests') taste. Another nice garnish is thinly sliced fresh or pickled chile peppers :) Enjoy!
Between this recipe and the chilaquiles, I can use up all my turkey leftovers and perhaps displace the smell of stuffing in my kitchen. I'll make mine extra spicy--it's getting cold here in New England
It's downright blustery here in RI today - some extra spice will definitely help to warm you up!
My mouth is watering over these ingredients!