Pozole
Hominy soup with pork, dried chilies, and toppings. Mexican heritage dish - soul-warming, complex, and celebratory.
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
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
Season pork shoulder with salt, cumin, oregano, and garlic. Cut into large chunks.
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- 3
Brown pork in a large pot on all sides. Add onion, garlic, and enough water to cover.
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- 4
Simmer pork for 2 hours until tender. Remove and shred, discarding excess fat.
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- 5
Add hominy to the broth. Season with more cumin, oregano, and chili powder. Simmer 30 minutes.
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- 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.