Pozole Rojo

A rich Mexican hominy stew with pork and a deep red chile broth — a celebration in a bowl.

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Prep30m
Cook2h
Total2h 30m
Serves8
Levelmedium

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. 1

    Simmer pork with onion, garlic, and broth until very tender, about 1 hour. Shred.

  2. 2

    Toast dried chiles 30 seconds per side. Soak in hot water 20 minutes.

  3. 3

    Blend soaked chiles with some broth, cumin, and oregano until smooth.

  4. 4

    Fry chile puree in oil in the pot for 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add shredded pork, remaining broth, and hominy. Simmer 20 minutes.

  6. 6

    Serve in large bowls with shredded cabbage, sliced radishes, dried oregano, lime, and tostadas.

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