EASY POSOLE (PORK AND HOMINY STEW)

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Posole is classic New Mexican "comfort food" that utilizes lots of flavorful, robust ingredients used in New Mexican, Tex-Mex and U.S. Southwestern cuisines. If I can't find dried red chiles at my local market, I will used fresh chilies and heat them in my cast-iron skillet until red and external skin is slightly blistering, and...

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Other Soups

Time 2h50m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 lb pork shoulder, cut into bite-size pieces
1 Tbsp cooking oil
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 large onion
3 clove garlic, minced
2 large jalapeño peppers, seeded and diced
1 to 2 oz dried red new mexico chiles, seeded and diced
3 tsp ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp mexican oregano
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 c medium green salsa
2 (15-oz) can(s) white hominy, rinsed and drained
1 qt pork stock or chicken stock, to cover
lime wedges, for optional garnish
fresh chopped cilantro, for optional garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pork and cook, turning frequently for even cooking, for 10 minutes or until evenly browned on all sides; set aside. Reserve pan juices for later step.
  • 2. In a separate skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, jalapenos, New Mexico chiles, cumin, oregano and pepper, and sauté until vegetables are soft, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • 3. STOVE-TOP METHOD: Add sautéed vegetables, browned pork, pan juices (from cooking pork) to a large heavy stockpot or Dutch Oven. Add salsa, drained hominy and stock, and stir well. Bring the stew to a brisk boil, then lower heat to a simmer, cover pot and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 2 hours or until flavors are well combined and pork is tender and thoroughly cooked. OR SLOW COOKER METHOD: Add sautéed vegetables, browned pork, pan juices (from cooking pork) to a a slow cooker. Add salsa, drained hominy and stock, and stir well. Cover slow cooker and set on LOW for 7 hours or HIGH for 3 1/2 hours.
  • 4. Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro, and serve.

Aadarsha Limbu
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I followed the recipe exactly and the posole turned out great! The pork was tender and the hominy was cooked perfectly. The broth was flavorful and had a nice balance of spices. I especially enjoyed the addition of the cabbage and lime wedges. I woul


Mudassir Mehdi
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This posole was delicious! The pork was tender and juicy, and the hominy was perfectly cooked. The broth was flavorful and had a nice balance of spices. I loved the addition of radishes and avocado. Overall, a great recipe that I would definitely mak


Repairing lab
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I made this posole for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The pork was tender and flavorful, and the hominy was cooked perfectly. The broth was rich and flavorful, and the toppings really brought the whole dish together. I would defi


NimraAkhtar
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This posole was a bit too thick for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if I had added more broth. The pork was also a bit dry. However, the hominy was cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful. Overall, I think this recipe has potential,


David McGrade
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I'm not a big fan of hominy, so I was hesitant to try this recipe. However, I'm glad I did! The hominy was actually really good. It had a nice texture and it absorbed the broth really well. The pork was also tender and flavorful. The broth was rich a


Late Jozef Snyman
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This posole was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it! He said it was the best posole he's ever had. I think next time I'll use less chili powder. The pork was tender and the hominy was cooked perfectly. The broth was also very flavor


niwaz niwaz
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I made this posole in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly! The pork was fall-apart tender and the hominy was creamy and delicious. The broth was flavorful and had a nice balance of spices. I served it with all the toppings and everyone loved i


Rafat Hossain
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I'm a vegetarian, so I made this posole with tofu instead of pork. It turned out great! The tofu was firm and flavorful, and it absorbed the broth really well. The hominy was also cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone w


Laky Laky
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This posole was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if I had added more spices. The pork was also a bit dry. However, the hominy was cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful. Overall, I think this recipe has potential, bu


Soborna Akter
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This posole was a labor of love, but it was totally worth it! The pork was fall-apart tender, and the hominy was perfectly cooked. The broth was rich and flavorful, and the toppings added a nice touch of freshness. I would definitely recommend this r


TOM D BOMB 7
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I'm not usually a fan of pork, but this recipe changed my mind. The pork was incredibly tender and juicy, and the hominy added a nice contrast in texture. The broth was rich and flavorful, and the toppings really brought the whole dish together. I'll


Glenn Amparo
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This posole was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about the tender pork and the flavorful broth. I loved the addition of hominy, which gave the stew a unique and satisfying texture. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Shani 302
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I'm a big fan of pozole, and this recipe definitely satisfied my cravings. The pork was succulent and tender, and the hominy added a nice texture. The broth was flavorful and had a nice balance of spices. I especially enjoyed the addition of radishes


Ethan Gunn
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. With just a handful of ingredients, I was able to create a delicious and authentic posole that rivals any restaurant version. The pork and hominy were perfectly cooked, and the broth was rich and flavorful. I can


Chevelle West
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This posole recipe is a game-changer! The combination of tender pork, hominy, and flavorful broth is simply divine. I followed the recipe precisely and the result was a hearty and comforting stew that transported me straight to Mexico. My family devo