Pozole Rojo (Mexican Pork and Hominy Stew)

Name: Pozole Rojo (Mexican Pork and Hominy Stew)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 ounces dried guajillo, ancho, or a combination of both, chili pods; Salt; 1 large (108 ounce, 6 lb 12 oz, 3 kg) can white hominy, drained and rinsed; 3 pounds pork shoulder (preferably with bone), cut into 1 to 1 1/2 inch cubes (can also use pork shanks), make sure to use a cut well marbled with fat; 8 cloves garlic, 4 cloves roughly chopped, and 4 whole cloves; 3 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 Tbsp of dry oregano (Mexican oregano if available); Half a small cabbage, thinly sliced; One bunch cilantro, chopped; 1/2 white onion, chopped; 2 avocados, chopped; 4 limes, quartered; A bunch of red radishes, sliced thin; A couple dozen tostada shells (see Recipe Note)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:3h

Traditional Mexican pozole (posole) is a rich, brothy soup made with pork, hominy, and red chiles. Pile your bowl with toppings like shredded cabbage, radishes, cilantro, lime, and avocado!

Updated at: Wed, 18 May 2022 15:30:43 GMT