Pork and Hominy Pozole

Serving Size: 10

Traditional Mexican stew of pork and hominy. Typically served on special occasions or weekend family gatherings. This is one of Mexicos signature dishes

Recipe by: Syd Bailey

Cook Times

Active Prep10

Hands-On Cook10

Hands-Off Cook15

Passive0

Total Time35

Recipe Serving Size10

Cooking Tools Required

Blender, Can Opener, Colander, Cutting board, Measuring cups and spoons, Sharp Knives, Skillet, Stock pot or >5 Qt pot, Tongs, Top Stove

Ingredients

4 ounce dry red chili California, Guajillo, ancho or New Mexico
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 1/2 pound boneless pork shoulder trimmed of fat and cut into chunks( *can substitute chicken thighs)
1 cup onion diced
3 clove garlic minced
2 tablespoon fresh oregano minced (for 10 servings 2 teaspoons if dried)
2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon fresh thyme `
3 bay leaf
29 ounce canned hominy
64 ounce chicken stock

Optional Garnishes

fresh oregano chopped
fresh cilantro chopped
green cabbage shredded
jalapeno pepper sliced
radish sliced
queso fresco
red onion chopped
avocado sliced
lime wedged

Instructions

Heat skillet to high and add chilis, tossing until slightly browned and fragrant. Set into bowl and cover with boiling water. Let steep for 10 minutes while you cut up meat, onions, garlic and herbs.
Pull chilis out of water and remove stems and seeds. Place into blender and process until smooth. Use some of the soaking liquid to make into ketchup like consistency.
Heat oil in large 5 qt pot. add pork and cook until meat for about 5 minutes, stirring to make sure all the meat cooks evenly. Add onions and garlic and cook for additional 5 minutes. Add oregano, thyme cumin and bay leaves and stir to combine. Add pureed chilis, stock and hominy. Simmer for 15-20 minutes. Serve with garnishes of choice

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