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Pozole

Hearty Pozole: The Best Cozy Comfort Food Recipe Ever

Enjoy a warm bowl of Pozole, a traditional Mexican comfort food that's rich, flavorful, and perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Soaking Time 20 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 3 pounds Pork Shoulder or Pork Butt
  • 4 pieces Dried Guajillo Chiles toasted and soaked
  • 4 pieces Dried Ancho Chiles toasted and soaked
  • 4 cloves Garlic fresh
  • 2 cans White Hominy rinsed and drained
  • 2 pieces Bay Leaves
  • 2 tablespoons Mexican Oregano
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Radishes thinly sliced
  • 2 cups Shredded Cabbage
  • 1 cup Chopped Onion red onions for color
  • 2 pieces Lime Wedges
  • 1 cup Fresh Cilantro roughly chopped

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Blender
  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Toast the dried guajillo and ancho chiles in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Soak the toasted chiles in hot water for 20 minutes to soften.
  3. Blend the soaked chiles with garlic and some soaking liquid until smooth, then strain for a velvety sauce.
  4. Sear pork chunks in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  5. Combine strained chile sauce, water or broth, bay leaves, and oregano with seared pork and bring to a boil.
  6. Simmer the mixture for 2 to 2.5 hours until the pork is tender.
  7. Add rinsed hominy to the pot and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
  8. Shred the pork and return it to the pot, stirring to combine.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper and serve hot with toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Pozole is customizable with various toppings, which enhances the overall experience. It is a great dish for gatherings and is gluten-free.

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