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Mexican Pozole Rojo

Mexican Pozole Rojo

Traditional Mexican hominy soup with pork, red chilies, and fresh toppings.

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

Ingredients

  • 800 g Pork hominy
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 6 pcs Dried guajillo chilies
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 500 g Pork shoulder
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 medium Onion

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cover dried guajillo and ancho chilies in hot water. Soak for 30 minutes until soft.

    💡 The broth.

  2. 2

    Boil pork shoulder in a large pot with onion, garlic, and oregano for 2 hours.

    💡 The assembly.

  3. 3

    Toast chilies in a dry skillet until fragrant, then blend with some broth until smooth.

    💡 The finish.

  4. 4

    Add blended chilies to the pork pot. Simmer for another 30 minutes.

    💡 Toast until raw smell disappears.

  5. 5

    Remove pork and shred with two forks. Return meat to the broth.

    💡 Low and slow yields tender results.

  6. 6

    Add canned hominy (drained) and cook for 15 more minutes.

    💡 Taste and adjust salt last.