Best 6 Ancho Pork And Hominy Stew Recipes

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**Pork and Hominy Stew: A Culinary Symphony of Bold Flavors and Textures**

Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Mexican cuisine with this tantalizing pork and hominy stew. This traditional dish, also known as "pozole rojo", is a symphony of bold flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. The succulent pork, tender hominy, and a medley of aromatic spices create a harmonious balance of richness and freshness. Savor the delightful contrast between the soft, chewy hominy and the tender, juicy pork, all enveloped in a vibrant, flavorful broth. This stew is a delightful symphony of flavors, perfect for a hearty and comforting meal.

**Additional Recipe Variations:**

In addition to the classic pork and hominy stew recipe, the article also offers variations to cater to diverse preferences and dietary restrictions.

- **Ancho Chile Pork Stew:** This variation adds a smoky and spicy dimension to the stew with the inclusion of ancho chiles. The ancho chiles impart a deep, earthy flavor that complements the richness of the pork and hominy.

- **Chicken and Hominy Stew:** For those who prefer a lighter protein option, the chicken and hominy stew offers a delightful alternative. The delicate flavor of chicken pairs beautifully with the hominy and creates a broth that is both flavorful and comforting.

- **Poblano Pork Stew:** This version introduces a vibrant green hue and a slightly spicy kick with the addition of poblano peppers. The poblano peppers add a unique flavor profile that sets this stew apart from the classic pork and hominy stew.

- **Vegetarian Pozole:** To cater to vegetarian preferences, the article includes a meatless version of the stew. This vegetarian pozole features a medley of vegetables, including zucchini, corn, and carrots, simmered in a flavorful broth.




**Explore the World of Pork and Hominy Stew:**

This article takes you on a culinary journey with its diverse variations of pork and hominy stew. Whether you prefer the classic recipe, the smoky and spicy ancho chile version, the lighter chicken and hominy option, the vibrant poblano pork stew, or the meatless vegetarian pozole, this article has something for every taste. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your stove, and prepare to indulge in a hearty and delicious meal that captures the essence of Mexican cuisine.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PORK AND ANCHO STEW



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 dried ancho chiles, seeded and stemmed
4 cups chicken stock
3 to 3 1/2 pounds pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch chunks for stewing
Salt and pepper
Salt and pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
6 to 8 cloves garlic, smashed from skins
3 to 4 medium carrots, chopped
2 large fresh bay leaves or dried pimento leaves
2 onions, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch ground cloves
Small piece cinnamon stick
2 limes, juiced
One 28- to 32-ounce can plum tomatoes
Handful fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
Serving suggestions: white rice and sliced fresh or pickled jalapeno peppers

Steps:

  • Add the anchos to a medium pot with the chicken stock, and bring to a simmer. Heat until the chiles are softened, about 15 minutes.
  • Pat the meat dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat a large Dutch oven with the oil over medium-high heat. Brown the meat in batches and remove to a plate. Add more oil, as necessary. Add the garlic, carrots, bay leaves, onions, jalapenos, cumin, cloves and some salt and pepper. Cook partially covered for a few minutes.
  • Puree the anchos and stock together. Add the ancho stock to the Dutch oven with the cinnamon stick, lime juice, tomatoes (mash up the tomatoes a bit). Stir in the cilantro and return the pork to the Dutch oven. Stir, cover and cook over low heat 2 1/2 to 3 hours until very tender, stirring occasionally. Remove the cinnamon stick and bay leaf. Cool completely and store in the refrigerator for a make-ahead meal.
  • Reheat over medium heat. Serve with rice and jalapenos.

SLOW-COOKER PORK AND HOMINY STEW



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 7h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 15-ounce cans hominy, drained and rinsed
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 16-ounce jar salsa verde
2 poblano chile peppers, seeded and chopped
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, roughly chopped, plus more for topping Kosher salt
10 6-inch corn tortillas
1/4 cup sour cream
1 romaine lettuce heart, shredded
1 avocado, diced

Steps:

  • Toss the pork and hominy with the chicken broth, salsa verde, poblanos, cilantro and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a 6-quart slow cooker. Tear 2 of the tortillas into small pieces; add to the slow cooker and toss. Cover and cook on low, 7 hours.
  • Warm the remaining 8 tortillas as the label directs. Top each serving of stew with sour cream, lettuce, avocado and more cilantro. Serve with the warm tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 684 calorie, Fat 23 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Cholesterol 112 milligrams, Sodium 1898 milligrams, Carbohydrate 73 grams, Fiber 16 grams, Protein 41 grams

PORK AND HOMINY STEW



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Start simmering this robust fall stew in the morning, and its irresistible flavors will greet you at dinner time. If you can't find hominy, swap in white or kidney beans.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 4h25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
Coarse salt
1 1/4 pounds boneless pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 4-inch pieces
1 medium white onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
4 cups chicken broth, divided
2 cans (15 ounces) hominy, drained and rinsed
Diced avocado and lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Season pork with salt and cook until pieces are browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker.
  • To the skillet, add remaining tablespoon oil, the onion, garlic, and chili powder and saute until soft, 4 minutes. Add 2 cups broth and cook, stirring and scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon. Transfer to slow cooker. Add remaining 2 cups broth to slow cooker, cover, and cook on high until meat is very tender, 4 hours (or 8 hours on low).
  • Using two forks, shred pork. Stir in hominy. Season to taste with salt. Serve with avocado and lime.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 4 g

ANCHO PORK AND HOMINY STEW RECIPE



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Provided by japaulson

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
2 cups chopped onion
1 1/2 cups chopped green bell pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 1/2 cups fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
1 (28-ounce) can hominy, drained
1 (14.5-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained

Steps:

  • 1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl; set 1 1/2 teaspoons spice mixture aside. Add pork to remaining spice mixture in bowl, tossing well to coat. 2. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add pork mixture to pan; cook 5 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally. Remove pork from pan; set aside. Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil to pan. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Return pork to pan. Add reserved 1 1/2 teaspoons spice mixture, broth, hominy, and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Partially cover, reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes.

PORK AND HOMINY STEW



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This soup is a tradition in my family. We usually eat this wonderful spicy stew every Sunday afternoon after church. Warning, this soup can be really spicy, use caution when adding chile. Enjoy!

Provided by BRANDI T

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Pork

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (2 pound) pork roast, diced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 (15.5 ounce) cans white hominy
20 dried chile de arbol peppers
water
1 ¼ cups finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
12 corn tortillas, warmed
2 limes, quartered
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
1 ½ cups shredded cabbage

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add diced pork, cumin, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring frequently, until evenly browned.
  • Transfer pork to a large pot. Stir in hominy and 3 cups water. Cook over medium heat for 1 hour.
  • While pork and hominy are cooking, place chiles in a small saucepan with 2 cups water. Boil for 45 minutes, covered. Drain, and remove stems. Place chiles in a blender with 1/4 cup water, onion, and garlic. Blend until smooth (you may still see seeds). Set aside.
  • Serve pork and hominy soup in bowls, garnished with lime juice, cilantro, cabbage. For spicy soup, stir one teaspoon of chile into each bowl of soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39.4 g, Cholesterol 72.8 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 382.2 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

PORK AND HOMINY STEW



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This pork hominy stew, also known as pozole, is a delicious southwestern delicacy. I moved it to the slow cooker so it can simmer away on its own. The rich, brothy soup is delicious, much like a tamale in a bowl. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h30m

Yield 8 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups water
1 large poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 pounds boneless country-style pork ribs, cubed
1 can (29 ounces) hominy, rinsed and drained
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Optional: Fried tortillas, cubed avocado, sliced radishes, lime wedges and minced cilantro

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine water, poblano and jalapeno. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Place mixture in a blender. Add tomatoes, onion, garlic, cumin and oregano; cover and process until smooth. , Transfer to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Stir in pork, hominy, broth, lime juice, kosher salt and pepper. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until pork is tender. If desired, serve with optional ingredients. Freeze option: Freeze cooled stew in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 1005mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

Tips:

  • To prepare the ancho chiles, remove the stems and seeds, then toast them in a hot skillet until fragrant. Soak the toasted chiles in hot water until softened, then purée them in a blender with some of the soaking liquid.
  • For a richer flavor, use a combination of pork shoulder and pork belly in the stew. Brown the meat well before adding it to the pot, and be sure to skim off any excess fat before serving.
  • Hominy is a type of dried corn that has been treated with an alkali solution to remove the outer hull. It has a slightly chewy texture and a nutty flavor. If you can't find hominy, you can substitute white or yellow corn kernels.
  • To make the stew, simply combine all of the ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil. Then, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1-2 hours, or until the pork is tender and the hominy is cooked through.
  • Serve the stew with warm tortillas, rice, or beans. You can also garnish it with cilantro, diced avocado, or crumbled queso fresco.

Conclusion:

Ancho pork and hominy stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover pork roast. The combination of tender pork, chewy hominy, and spicy ancho chiles makes for a truly delicious and satisfying meal.

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