Best 5 Slow Cooker Pozole Recipes

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Pozole is a traditional Mexican soup or stew made with hominy, a type of dried corn. It is a hearty and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Pozole is typically made with pork, but it can also be made with chicken, beef, or vegetables. It is often served with a variety of toppings, such as shredded cabbage, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, and crumbled queso fresco.

This article provides three different recipes for pozole:

* **Classic Pozole Rojo**: This is the traditional red pozole, made with pork, hominy, and a flavorful broth. It is seasoned with a variety of spices, including chili powder, cumin, and oregano.


* **Pozole Verde**: This is a green pozole, made with chicken, tomatillos, and green chiles. It has a slightly tangy flavor and is often served with shredded cabbage and avocado.


* **Pozole Blanco**: This is a white pozole, made with pork, hominy, and a clear broth. It is seasoned with a variety of spices, including garlic, onion, and cumin. It is often served with shredded lettuce and radishes.

All three of these pozole recipes are easy to make and can be enjoyed by the whole family. They are perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.

Here are our top 5 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.

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 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 CHICKEN POZOLE BLANCO



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A great soup for casual entertaining.

Provided by Mazola

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Mazola®

Time 3h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2- to 2-inch pieces
¼ cup Mazola® Corn Oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 small jalapeno or serrano chili pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons Mazola® Chicken Flavor Bouillon Powder
2 quarts water
1 (28 ounce) can white or yellow hominy, drained
2 teaspoons Spice Islands® Oregano
1 Spice Islands® Bay Leaves
¼ cup fresh lime juice
Lime wedges, diced avocado, cilantro, radish slices, finely shredded cabbage, minced chiles, fried corn tortilla strips or tostadas, sour cream and crumbled or shredded Mexican cheese

Steps:

  • Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper, if desired. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and brown lightly, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to 6-quart slow cooker. Reduce heat to medium and add onions to skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until onions begin to soften. Stir in garlic, minced chile and bouillon powder; continue cooking 1 minute. Pour in 1 cup water and stir well. Remove from heat and pour into slow cooker. Add remaining water, hominy, oregano, bay leaf and lime juice.
  • Cover and heat for 4 to 6 hours on LOW or 3 to 4 hours on HIGH. The soup is ready when the chicken is tender and can be easily pulled apart. Shred chicken using two forks to pull apart. Ladle soup into bowls and let guests garnish the soup as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 909.3 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

SLOW COOKER POZOLE



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This is the easiest recipe I've found for making Pozole. Your kitchen never smelled so good! Excellent on cool or cold day. We garnish it with cilantro and sliced radishes and serve with a side of Mexican rice and tortillas.

Provided by MAJORGSP

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 7h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 dried chile negro (pasilla) soaked in boiling water for 30 minutes, and drained
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth
¾ pound pork tenderloin, cubed
¾ pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 2 inch pieces
2 cups chopped onion
1 ½ teaspoons crushed garlic
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
1 (15 ounce) can white hominy, drained
1 (15 ounce) can yellow hominy, drained
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano
2 tablespoons ground cumin

Steps:

  • Remove the stem from the rehydrated chile pepper. Combine with 1 can of chicken broth in a blender or food processor, and puree until smooth. Pour into a 5 or 6 quart slow cooker.
  • Pour in the remaining can of chicken broth, and add the beef broth, pork, chicken, onion, garlic, green chilies, and white and yellow hominy. Season with the bay leaf, oregano, and cumin. Cover, and cook on High for 4 to 5 hours, or on Low for 6 to 7 hours. Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.9 g, Cholesterol 56.7 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 1365.1 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of pork. Pork shoulder is the best cut for pozole because it is tough and flavorful. It will hold up well to the long cooking time and develop a rich flavor.
  • Use a variety of chiles. The type of chiles you use will determine the flavor of your pozole. For a mild pozole, use Anaheim or poblano chiles. For a spicier pozole, use serrano or habanero chiles.
  • Toast the chiles before using them. Toasting the chiles will bring out their flavor and make them easier to blend. You can toast the chiles in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes, or you can broil them in the oven for a few minutes.
  • Use a slow cooker. A slow cooker is the best way to make pozole because it allows the flavors to meld and develop. Cook the pozole on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-6 hours.
  • Serve the pozole with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings for pozole include shredded cabbage, diced avocado, sour cream, and crumbled queso fresco. You can also serve the pozole with tortillas or chips.

Conclusion:

Pozole is a delicious and flavorful Mexican soup that is perfect for a party or a potluck. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple ingredients and a slow cooker, you can make a delicious pozole that your family and friends will love.

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