Description
This favorite pozole recipe is a rich and comforting traditional Mexican stew made with tender pork, hominy, and a smoky chile broth. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights, this red pozole is easy to make and packed with authentic flavor. Learn how to serve it, store it, and customize it with classic toppings like cabbage, radish, and lime.
Ingredients
3 pounds pork shoulder (or pork butt)
2 cans hominy (29 oz each), drained and rinsed
5 dried guajillo chiles
3 dried ancho chiles
1 large onion, halved
6 garlic cloves
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
Salt to taste
Water (to cover the pork in the pot)
Optional garnishes: shredded cabbage, sliced radishes, diced onion, lime wedges, avocado, dried oregano, tostadas
Instructions
1. Place the pork shoulder in a large stockpot and cover with water. Add half an onion, 3 garlic cloves, bay leaves, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 2 to 2.5 hours until pork is tender.
2. While pork simmers, toast guajillo and ancho chiles in a dry skillet. Soak in hot water for 15 minutes until softened.
3. Blend the softened chiles with 3 garlic cloves, half an onion, and 1 cup of the broth until smooth.
4. Strain the chile sauce into the broth using a fine mesh sieve. Stir and simmer for another 30 minutes.
5. Add drained hominy to the pot. Simmer for another 30 to 45 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
6. Shred the pork and return to the pot. Remove bay leaves, taste and adjust salt if needed.
7. Serve hot with your favorite garnishes like cabbage, radish, lime, and avocado.
Notes
This pozole tastes even better the next day after the flavors deepen.
You can use chicken instead of pork for a lighter version.
Always strain the chile sauce for a smooth, velvety broth.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3.5 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmered
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg