It's fall in Colorado, which means it's time for roasted chilis! Go to your farmer's market to get them roasted. If you need to roast them yourself, you can do it over your grill. Adjust the chilis, jalapenos, and spices, tasting as you cook. I'm no green chili expert, so adjust quantities to your liking. The pork can be left out for vegetarians.

1 hour prep
8 to 10 hours cooking, if using a crockpot

2-3 lbs pork roast or shoulder. You can also use pork tenderlion. (Pre-diced pork works well for a faster preparation. Just brown with onions)
1 large chopped onion (optional - not traditional)
1 head minced garlic (also helps to prevent heartburn)
1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 cups diced green chilies (roasted and peeled; leave out seeds for less spice)
2-4 tsp jalapenos (optional)
5 cups water or chicken broth (broth is not traditional, but I like the flavor better)
1 Tbsp chili powder (or to taste)
2 Tbsp ground cumin (or to taste)
2 tsp oregano
1 tsp salt
4-5 Tbsp arrowroot, or your favorite thickener

I like to make this in a crockpot and let it sit all day or night so that the meat completely falls apart. You can also make it in a pot on the stove.

1. Trim extra fat off the pork, unless you like more fat in your green chili. Brown pork shoulder with garlic and onion. Add a little oil or lard if needed. Same technique with diced pork method.

2. Transfer to a crockpot and add everything else. You need a 5 quart crockpot to do this. If you have a smaller one, just add less liquid. Save back 1 cup of liquid for thickening later. Put crockpot on low and cook for 8 hours until the meat is falling apart.

3. Take pork out of the crockpot and shred. Remove extra fat and bone. This step isn't needed if you used the diced pork method. Put pork back in crockpot, or transfer everything to the stove to finish off.

4. Add thickener to remaining 1 cup of liquid. Put in crockpot and cook on high for at least 20 minutes. Or if you have transfered to the stove, cook until thickened. Adjust your seasonings.

Great in rice tortilla burritos for breakfast, lunch and dinner!

Claire