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Pozole

Pozole

Hominy soup with pork, dried chilies, and toppings. Mexican heritage dish - soul-warming, complex, and celebratory.

20
Prep (min)
15
Cook (min)
35
Total (min)
4
Servings
Health Score75/100

Ingredients

  • 750 g Pork shoulder
  • 3 cans Hominy
  • 4 pieces Ancho chilies
  • 4 pcs Dried guajillo chilies
  • 3 pieces Guajillo chilies
  • 6 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Oregano
  • 4 pcs Radishes
  • 1 tbsp Cumin
  • 1 head Cabbage
  • 3 pieces Lime

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak dried hominy in water overnight. Drain and rinse. Boil in fresh water for 1 hour until kernels bloom.

    💡 Traditional pozole uses pork, but chicken or turkey work well for a lighter version.

  2. 2

    Season pork shoulder with salt, cumin, oregano, and garlic. Cut into large chunks.

    💡 Taste and adjust seasoning throughout. Quality ingredients make all the difference.

  3. 3

    Brown pork in a large pot on all sides. Add onion, garlic, and enough water to cover.

    💡 Taste and adjust seasoning throughout. Quality ingredients make all the difference.

  4. 4

    Simmer pork for 2 hours until tender. Remove and shred, discarding excess fat.

    💡 Taste and adjust seasoning throughout. Quality ingredients make all the difference.

  5. 5

    Add hominy to the broth. Season with more cumin, oregano, and chili powder. Simmer 30 minutes.

    💡 Taste and adjust seasoning throughout. Quality ingredients make all the difference.

  6. 6

    Serve pozole in bowls topped with shredded radishes, cabbage, oregano, lime, and crispy tortillas.

    💡 Taste and adjust seasoning throughout. Quality ingredients make all the difference.