Best 4 Simpler Posole Navajo Hominy Pork Stew Recipes

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**Posole Navajo: A Savory Stew with a Rich History**

Posole Navajo is a hearty and flavorful stew that has been enjoyed by the Navajo people for centuries. This traditional dish is made with hominy, pork, and a variety of spices, and it can be served with a variety of toppings, such as shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, and chopped onions. Posole Navajo is a popular dish for special occasions, such as weddings and holidays, and it is also a staple of many Navajo family gatherings. In addition to the traditional recipe, there are also several variations of posole Navajo, such as posole verde (green posole) and posole rojo (red posole). These variations are made with different types of chiles and spices, and they offer a unique and delicious twist on the classic dish. Whether you try the traditional recipe or one of the many variations, posole Navajo is sure to become a favorite in your home.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

MEXICAN POZOLE



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Pozole, also known as posole, is a simple stew made with pork and hominy. This pozole rojo recipe uses red chile peppers and is easy and delicious.

Provided by Molly Watson

Categories     Dinner     Lunch     Side Dish     Appetizer     Soup

Time 2h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds pork shoulder (or butt)
5 to 6 cups water (cool; or enough to cover)
3 dried red New Mexico chiles (or other large, mild, dried red chiles)
3 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons salt (plus more to taste)
6 cups cooked hominy (or canned)
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
Garnish: cilantro (chopped)
Garnish: scallion (chopped)
Garnish: radishes (chopped or sliced)
Garnish: green cabbage (finely sliced)
Optional: squeeze fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Cut the pork into chunks. Fairly big pieces are traditional, but if you prefer, cut the pork into bite-sized pieces.
  • Put the pork in a large pot and add enough cool water to cover it by about 2 inches (approximately 5 to 6 cups). Bring to a boil, skimming off any foam that forms in the pot.
  • Remove the stem and seeds from the chiles, and peel the garlic. Add the chiles, garlic, and salt to the pork.
  • Reduce the heat to maintain a steady simmer, cover, and cook until the pork is fork tender, about 90 minutes. Alternatively, put the covered, ovenproof pot in a 350 F oven for the same amount of time.
  • After the pork has cooked, add the hominy and the Mexican oregano. Continue cooking at a simmer until the flavors blend and the pork is very tender, for another hour. Add additional water, if necessary, to keep the moisture at a good level, return the mixture to a boil and reduce back down to a simmer when needed. Add salt to taste.
  • Serve the pozole in deep bowls.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro, scallion, radish, and green cabbage. If you like, squeeze fresh lime juice on top. Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 571 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 136 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 1104 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 34 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SIMPLER POSOLE, NAVAJO (HOMINY PORK STEW)



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There are several Posole recipes here, and this particular Navajo Posole can be found 2 or 3 places on the net as well as in Spirit of the Harvest: North American Indian Cooking. But me and my family have enjoyed this recipe so much that I wanted to be able to share this with others on RecipeZaar. We usually serve this with white flour tortilias. Hope you enjoy this as much as we do. As a note we use canned hominy since blue dried posole(dried whole hominy) is not easily available to us. We have also easily adapted this to a crockpot. This recipe is from Marilyn Yazzie, Navajo, Tsenjikini (honeycombed rock) mother's clan, Tachiinnii (Red runs into the water) Father's clan. She favors using only fresh chiles, and likes it hot. She uses lean pork and no salt, for health reasons. If you're not so sure about fiery southwestern foods, use only 1 jalapeno, or use only mild green chiles, instead of jalapenos.Prep time varies depending on whether or not dried hominy is used.

Provided by bshemyshua

Categories     Stew

Time 5h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 cups hominy or 3 lbs frozen hominy
1/2 cup mild fresh green chilies, roasted, peeled and chopped or 1/2 cup canned chile
1 -3 fresh or canned jalapeno, peeled, seeded, and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, chopped
1 -2 tomatoes, seeded, and chopped (1 cup) or 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 -3 lbs boneless pork roast
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (coriander leaves)
salt

Steps:

  • Rinse posole in cold water until water runs clear.Soak for several hours or overnight in cold water.
  • Place posole with water to cover in large heavy covered pot or Dutch oven and bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer covered, till posole pops, about 1 hour. If using canned hominy or frozen hominy ,omit these steps.
  • Roast the peppers(if fresh)in a paper bag in a 400 degree oven for about 10 minutes, remove, cool and slip skins off easily,chop.
  • Add everything but herbs and salt to Dutch Oven or crockpot and simmer 4 hours or set crockpot on high 4 hours.
  • Remove meat, shred, return to pot, add herbs and salt to taste.
  • Simmer, covered, 1 more hour.
  • Serve as stew or do as we do and spoon on to tortilias and roll up folding one end under burrito style.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 130, Sodium 87.9, Carbohydrate 4.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 2.1, Protein 43.8

POSOLE (PORK AND HOMINY STEW)



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Make and share this Posole (Pork and Hominy Stew) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by -JoeB

Categories     Stew

Time 2h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

5 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 1/2 lbs boneless pork shoulder butt, cut into 2 inch pieces
3 bacon, slices chopped
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 cup diced smoked ham
1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped
6 cloves garlic, chipped
2 poblano chiles, seeded,cut into 2 x 1/4 inch strips
2 cups hominy, drained (2x15oz cans)
1 cup of mexican beer
1 cup of canned diced tomato, in juice
1 cup canned low sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Mix 1 Tablespoon Chili powder, Salt, Pepper in a bowl.
  • Rub spice mixture all over pork.
  • Saute bacon in a heavy large pot over medium heat until crisp.
  • Transfer bacon to paper towels.
  • Working in batches, add pork (leaving space around each piece) to drippings in the pot and Saute until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes per batch, using slotted spoon to tranfer pork to a bowl.
  • Reduce heat to medium, add onions, ham, carrot, and garlic to the pot; cover and cook 5 minutes stirring occasionally and scraping up browned bits.
  • Add Chilies; stir 1 minute.
  • Stir in hominy, tomatos w/juices, beer, chicken broth, marjoram, pork, and remaining 2 teaspoons of chili powder and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer until pork is very tender, about 1 hour.
  • Uncover stew and simmer until liquid is slightly reduced and thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Garnish with reserved bacon and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 934, Fat 49.6, SaturatedFat 17.6, Cholesterol 283.3, Sodium 1257.4, Carbohydrate 29.6, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 7.8, Protein 85.6

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.

Tips:

  • Use fresh or dried posole. If using dried posole, soak it overnight in water to rehydrate it.
  • Rinse the posole well before cooking. This will help to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Use a variety of meats. Pork, chicken, and beef are all popular choices for posole. You can also use a combination of meats.
  • Add vegetables to your posole. Common vegetables include tomatoes, onions, garlic, and peppers. You can also add other vegetables, such as corn, zucchini, or squash.
  • Season your posole to taste. Common seasonings include chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt. You can also add other seasonings, such as cilantro, lime juice, or avocado.
  • Serve your posole with your favorite toppings. Common toppings include shredded cheese, sour cream, and salsa. You can also add other toppings, such as guacamole, pico de gallo, or tortilla chips.

Conclusion:

Posole is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover meat and vegetables, and it is also a good source of protein and fiber. With its many variations, there is sure to be a posole recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a hearty and flavorful meal, give posole a try!

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