Description
A vibrant and hearty Mexican stew, Red Pozole brings warmth and tradition to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder (cut into 2-inch chunks)
- 1 large white onion (halved)
- 4 cloves garlic (peeled)
- 2 cans hominy (25 oz each; rinsed and drained)
- 1 tbsp Mexican oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 5 dried Guajillo chiles (stems and seeds removed)
- 3 dried Ancho chiles (stems and seeds removed)
Instructions
- Wipe chiles clean. Toast in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30-60 seconds per side until fragrant.
- Place the chiles in a bowl and cover with hot water. Let the chiles rehydrate for 20-30 minutes.
- Transfer softened chiles to a blender with 1 cup of the soaking water, half an onion, and 2 garlic cloves. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve and set aside.
- Place the pork chunks in a large stockpot and cover with water. Add the other half of the onion, the remaining 2 garlic cloves, and salt.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, skimming off any foam. Cook for 90-120 minutes until the pork is very tender. Remove the cooked pork and shred it. Discard the onion and garlic from the pot.
- Pour the strained red chile sauce into the pork broth and stir. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the shredded pork and rinsed hominy to the pot. Stir in the Mexican oregano and cumin.
- Simmer for at least 30 more minutes to allow flavors to meld. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Ladle the hot pozole into bowls and serve immediately with your favorite garnishes like shredded cabbage, radishes, onion, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Notes
Toasting the chiles enhances their flavor. Adjust the hominy based on your preference for soup thickness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg