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Pozole Rojo
A rich Mexican hominy stew with pork and a deep red chile broth โ a celebration in a bowl.
porksoupdinnerweekend
Prep30m
Cook2h
Total2h 30m
Serves8
Levelmedium
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Ingredients
8 servings
- 2 lb pork shoulder (cut into large pieces)
- 3 cup canned hominy (drained)
- 5 dried guajillo chiles (stemmed, seeded)
- 1 dried ancho chile (stemmed, seeded)
- 1 onion (quartered)
- 5 clove garlic
- 6 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano (Mexican oregano if possible)
- 1 cup shredded cabbage, radishes, lime, dried oregano (for garnish)
How to Make It
- 1
Simmer pork with onion, garlic, and broth until very tender, about 1 hour. Shred.
- 2
Toast dried chiles 30 seconds per side. Soak in hot water 20 minutes.
- 3
Blend soaked chiles with some broth, cumin, and oregano until smooth.
- 4
Fry chile puree in oil in the pot for 5 minutes.
- 5
Add shredded pork, remaining broth, and hominy. Simmer 20 minutes.
- 6
Serve in large bowls with shredded cabbage, sliced radishes, dried oregano, lime, and tostadas.
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