Best 7 Pozole In A Slow Cooker Recipes

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Pozole, a traditional Mexican soup or stew, is a symphony of flavors that has been enjoyed for generations. This hearty dish is typically made with hominy, a type of dried corn, and meat, such as pork, chicken, or beef. The broth is infused with a blend of spices, such as chili peppers, garlic, cumin, and oregano, creating a rich and flavorful base. Pozole can be customized with various toppings, including shredded cabbage, radishes, cilantro, and lime wedges, adding a layer of freshness and acidity. In this article, we present two delectable recipes for pozole: a classic red pozole and a green pozole, each showcasing unique flavor profiles. The red pozole features a vibrant red broth made from dried ancho and guajillo peppers, while the green pozole boasts a verdant green broth made from tomatillos and green chiles. Both recipes are prepared effortlessly in a slow cooker, making them convenient and perfect for busy home cooks.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKER PORK POZOLE



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When the snow begins falling, I make a heartwarming stew with pork ribs and hominy. This is a fill-you-up recipe of lightly spiced comfort. -Genie Gunn, Asheville, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 3h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 can (15-1/2 ounces) hominy, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, undrained
1 can (10 ounces) green enchilada sauce
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound boneless country-style pork ribs
Lime wedges and minced fresh cilantro
Corn tortillas, optional

Steps:

  • In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first nine ingredients; add pork. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until pork is tender., Remove pork from slow cooker. Cut pork into bite-sized pieces; return to slow cooker. Serve with lime wedges and cilantro and, if desired, corn tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 991mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

SLOW COOKER POSOLE



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Provided by Mel

Time 7h20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-2 tablespoons canola, vegetable or avocado oil
2-3 pounds pork roast cut into 1-inch cubes (see note)
1 yellow onion (sliced thinly)
4 cloves garlic (finely minced)
1 can (19-ounces) red or green enchilada sauce (see note)
1 jar (16-ounces) salsa verde, regular or thick 'n chunky
1 cup chicken broth
1 can (4-ounces) green chiles
2 cans (15.5 ounces each) white hominy, drained
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more or less to taste)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a 10- or 12-inch skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Season the pork pieces lightly with salt and pepper. Add the pork in a single layer and brown on all sides (may need to do this in batches so the pan doesn't get crowded - otherwise the meat steams instead of browning nicely). Transfer the meat to a 6- or 8-quart slow cooker.
  • To the skillet, add the onions and cook on medium-low or medium heat until the onions start to soften, 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook another minute or so. Transfer the onions and garlic to the slow cooker.
  • Add the enchilada sauce, salsa verde, broth, green chiles, drained hominy, oregano, salt, and cayenne pepper. Give the mixture a good stir.
  • Cover and cook on high for 6-7 hours (or low for 8-9 hours) until the pork is fall apart tender. Thin with broth, if desired, and heat through.
  • Stir in the cilantro. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper, to taste. Serve with shredded cabbage, sliced avocado, fresh lime wedges, tortilla chips, shredded cheese, etc.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 177 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Sodium 313 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g

POZOLE IN A SLOW COOKER



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Easy, authentic Mexican Pozole. You will be glad you took the time. You can make ahead of time and freeze the pork to keep until you're ready to make dinner. Serve with chopped white onion, cilantro, shredded cabbage, lime wedges, and corn tortillas or tostadas.

Provided by Isabel

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes

Time 8h55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pasilla chile peppers - stems, seeds, and veins removed
2 ancho chile peppers - stems, seeds, and veins removed
2 guajillo chile peppers - stems, seeds, and veins removed
water, to cover
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 cloves garlic
½ white onion, chopped
5 Roma tomatoes, chopped
1 (3 1/2) pound pork shoulder, cut into several large pieces
salt to taste
2 bay leaves
4 cups chicken stock
2 (15.5 ounce) cans white hominy, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • Toast the cumin in a small pot over medium-high heat until fragrant, being careful not to burn, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the pasilla chile peppers, ancho chile peppers, and guajillo chile peppers to the pot. Pour enough water into the pot to cover the peppers completely. Place the garlic cloves, onion, and tomatoes atop the chiles. Cover the pot with a lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer the mixture for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool. Pour the cooled mixture into a blender; puree until smooth.
  • Put the pork in the bottom of a slow cooker; season generously with salt. Add the bay leaves to the slow cooker and pour the pureed chile pepper mixture over the pork.
  • Cook on Low for 8 to 9 hours or overnight. Skim as much fat from the surface as possible. Remove the pork to a cutting board or bowl and shred with two forks. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix with the sauce.
  • Combine the shredded pork with sauce, chicken stock, and hominy in a large pot over medium heat; cook until the stock is hot, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Cholesterol 52.4 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 426.6 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

SLOW-COOKER POSOLE VERDE



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Enjoy this flavorful Mexican dinner that features pork, tomatillos and hominy - a slow cooked recipe made using Old El Paso® green chiles.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 7h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 boneless pork shoulder (2 1/2 lb), trimmed of fat, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 cans (28 oz each) whole tomatillos, drained
3 large onions, chopped (3 cups)
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cans (4.5 oz each) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
1 tablespoon sugar
1 can (29 oz) white hominy, drained, rinsed
Sour cream, if desired
Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired
Sliced jalapeño chiles, if desired
Sliced radishes, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Sprinkle pork with 1 teaspoon of the cumin, the salt and pepper. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add half of the pork; cook about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides. Remove pork with slotted spoon; place in slow cooker. Repeat with remaining pork. Add broth to skillet; cook 1 minute, scraping to loosen brown particles. Pour into slow cooker.
  • Place tomatillos in food processor. Cover; process until smooth. Add to slow cooker. Stir in onions, garlic, green chiles, sugar and remaining 1 teaspoon cumin. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 hours. Stir hominy into slow cooker. Cover; cook 1 hour longer. Garnish individual servings with sour cream, cilantro, jalapeños and radishes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 38 g, Fat 1, Fiber 6 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 740 mg

SLOW COOKER SHORTCUT CHICKEN POZOLE



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Part of the joy of pozole is topping it generously and exactly as you like, and this take on the original dish is no exception. Traditional red pozole often requires toasting and then puréeing dried chiles for a flavorful broth, but this version relies on canned chipotles in adobo sauce. Adjust the chiles to your taste: more if you like it, less if you don't. This brothy, smoky-spicy chicken soup is sensational with crunchy add-ons like crushed chips, shaved cabbage and red onion. The pressure-cooker version of this recipe is available here.

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     dinner, weekday, soups and stews, main course

Time 3h

Yield 4 to 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large red or yellow onion, peeled and quartered
2 carrots, trimmed and halved
2 celery stalks, halved
8 garlic cloves
1 (7-ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 to 3 1/2 pounds skin-on whole chicken legs (about 5 legs)
5 cups chicken broth or stock
Kosher salt, for seasoning
1 cup frozen corn
1 (29-ounce) can pozole (hominy), rinsed and well drained
Juice of 1 lime, plus more for serving
Crushed chips, shredded cabbage, diced avocado, minced red onion and-or cilantro, for topping

Steps:

  • Combine the onion, carrot, celery and garlic in a 5- to 8-quart slow cooker. Pull the whole chiles out of the can of chipotles in adobo (use only half if you prefer the finished dish to be medium-spicy), and roughly chop them. Add the chiles and all the adobo sauce to the slow cooker as well as the onion and garlic powders and cumin. Pull the skin from half of the chicken legs and discard it, or save to render the fat at another time. (Start at the thigh and pull the skin off the drumstick as if removing a glove; it should come off fairly easily.)
  • Add the chicken legs to the slow cooker and stir to combine. Pour in the broth. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt if you are using low-sodium broth or 1 teaspoon salt if using homemade unsalted stock. Do not add salt now if you are using fully salted broth. Cook on low until the chicken is tender and the broth is flavorful, at least 4 hours and up to 6 hours. If it's more convenient, let the slow cooker switch to warm after 6 hours. The soup will hold on warm for about an additional 2 hours before the chicken dries out.
  • Switch the heat to high. With tongs or a slotted spoon, remove the chicken and vegetables to a bowl. Discard the vegetables and let the chicken cool while you finish the soup. Using an immersion blender (see Tip), purée the broth. (It will be mostly smooth but some small flecks of pepper skin may remain.) Stir in the corn, pozole and lime juice. Shred the chicken meat, discarding the bones and skin, and add it into the soup. Replace the cover, let the ingredients warm through and serve the soup in bowls with the toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 894, UnsaturatedFat 37 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 58 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 65 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 1712 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN POZOLE



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Make and share this Slow Cooker Chicken Pozole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Michelle Berteig

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 5h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans white hominy, drained and rinsed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
2 chicken bouillon cubes
4 cups water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (such as Rotel)
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, garlic, hominy, onion, oregano, cumin, red pepper flakes, bouillon cubes and water in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 5 hours.
  • Remove cover and stir in tomatoes, lime juice, salt and pepper until warmed through. Serve immediately.

SLOW COOKER PORK POZOLE



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This is a 3-ingredient recipe. Ingredient Note: Recaito is a thicker-than salsa, cilantro-based seasoning that's used to add flavor to rice, beans, soups and stews. The recipe is courtesy womansday.com.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 7h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 lbs boneless pork butt, fat trimmed, cut into bit-size chunks
1 (12 ounce) jar recaito
1 (15 -16 ounce) can hominy, rinsed

Steps:

  • Put pork and recaito in a 3-quart or larger slow-cooker; stir to mix and coat.
  • Cover and cook on low 7 to 9 hours, or until pork is very tender.
  • Stir in hominy, cover and cook 10 minutes to heat hominy; If desired, garnish with chopped cilantro and radishes.
  • Good served with warm flour tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.7, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 99.8, Sodium 241.1, Carbohydrate 10.1, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 1.3, Protein 29.4

Tips:

  • Use a good quality hominy: Look for hominy that is plump and has a slightly sweet flavor. Avoid hominy that is dry or has a sour smell.
  • Soak the hominy overnight: This will help to soften the hominy and make it more digestible. If you don't have time to soak the hominy overnight, you can boil it for 30 minutes before adding it to the slow cooker.
  • Use a variety of meats: Pozole is traditionally made with pork, but you can also use chicken, beef, or lamb. You can also add vegetables such as corn, potatoes, and carrots.
  • Season the broth well: Pozole should have a flavorful broth. Be sure to add plenty of garlic, chili powder, cumin, and oregano. You can also add other spices to your liking.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Pozole is traditionally served with shredded cabbage, radishes, and cilantro. You can also serve it with other toppings such as sour cream, avocado, and salsa.

Conclusion:

Pozole is a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican soup that is perfect for a cold day. It is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of meats and vegetables. With a little planning, you can make a delicious pot of pozole in your slow cooker.

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