Pozole

It's Pozole

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

In a sauce pan over medium heat, combine water, chillies, onion and garlic, bring to a boil

Step 2

Reduce the heat; simmer until the chiles are soft. About 10 minutes.

Step 3

With a stick blender, carefully process the liquid until smooth; set aside reserve for Pozole

Step 4

In a stock pot over high heat, heat the oil until hot

Step 5

Add the pork; saute until browned and cooked throughout

Step 6

Carefully transfer the pork out of the stock pot; cover and set aside.

Step 7

Add the onion; saute for 5 minutes.

Step 8

Add the garlic, herbs, spices, and salt; saute for 1 minute

Step 9

Add the water, base, cooked pork and any liquid, and bay leaf; simmer for 15 minutes

Step 10

Add the Hominy; simmer for 10 minutes

Step 11

Add the Chile Base; simmer 5 minutes

Step 12

Taste; adjust seasonings accordingly (typically consider adding salt, cumin, or chili powder to preference)

Step 13

Garnish with cabbage, citrus wedges, jalpenos, radishes, and cilantro