Pozole Soup

Pork and Hominy Pozole Soup
Yield 8
Prep time
5 MinCook time
3 HourTotal time
3 H & 5 MPork pozole is a hearty and flavorful Mexican soup made with hominy (dried corn kernels treated to remove the hull), pork, and a rich, aromatic broth. It's often enjoyed as a comforting meal, especially during colder months or for special occasions. Here's a basic recipe for making pork pozole:
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. bone-in pork shoulder
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 chopped jalapeno pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 cups water
- 6 tomatillos, cored and diced
- 2 25 oz-cans white hominy, drained
- 1 cup chopped cilantro leaves and stems packed
- ½ tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- Garnishes: 5 radishes sliced thin, 1 cup thinly shredded green cabbage, ½ cup chopped scallion, 2 limes cut in wedges, 8 Corn or flour tortillas warmed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 F. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Sear the pork on both sides.
- Add the onion, garlic, pepper, water, and broth. Bring the mixture to a boil—place in oven and cover. Cook until the pork is tender, about 3.5 hours.
- Remove the pork from the broth and shred it with two forks.
- Strain the broth, reserving 6 cups. Puree the onion, garlic, and jalapeno mixture in the broth—place the mixture on the stove. Add the diced tomatillos, hominy, shredded pork, and seasonings. Bring to a boil and lower to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Serve in a Dutch oven with the garnishes on the side. Serves 6-8.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
288.94Fat
10.58 gSat. Fat
2.53 gCarbs
30.21 gFiber
5.57 gNet carbs
24.66 gSugar
5.77 gProtein
17.63 gSodium
1113.69 mgCholesterol
48.7 mgcopyright foodandhealth.com
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