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Pozole Rojo Recipe

Pozole Rojo Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

This Pozole Rojo recipe is a traditional Mexican stew with tender pork, hominy, and a rich, flavorful chile sauce. Perfect for a comforting and hearty meal.


Ingredients

Pork Broth:

  • 2 pounds pork shoulder, cut into chunks
  • 1 white onion, halved
  • 6 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 10 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon salt

Chile Sauce:

  • 3 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
  • 3 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Additional Ingredients:

  • 2 (15-ounce) cans hominy, drained and rinsed
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pork Broth: In a large pot, combine pork shoulder, onion, garlic, bay leaves, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours.
  2. Make Chile Sauce: Toast dried chiles, soak, then blend with cumin, oregano, and pork broth. Cook the sauce in oil for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Finish Pozole: Shred pork, discard onion and bay leaves. Return pork to the pot, add chile sauce and hominy. Simmer for 30 minutes. Adjust salt to taste.

Notes

  • Garnish with shredded cabbage, radishes, onions, lime wedges, and oregano.
  • Chicken can be used as a substitute for pork.