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Traditional Pozole Rojo


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  • Author: semiscratched
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 7 1x

Description

This recipe is easy to make, it's a bit spicy, and you will want a second bowl for sure.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 lb pork shoulder
  • 1 110 oz can hominy, drained, and rinse
  • 3 quarts water
  • 4 dried chile New Mexico
  • 4 dried chile California
  • 34 cups hot water (to soak the dried chiles )
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 34 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 small onion
  • 1/21 cup reserved water from soaked chiles


Instructions

  1. In a 7 quart pot, add water, pork shoulder; bring to a boil, then to a simmer.
  2. Simmer for 40 mins; you will begin to notice a foam developing; once you see it, remove it as best as possible.
  3. While the pork is simmering, begin removing seeds from the dried chiles; be careful and wear gloves the chiles can burn.
  4. In a medium heat resistant bowl, place dried chilies, pour hot water over them; let steep for 2-3 mins until chiles become soft—Reserve 1 cup of the water.
  5. Once chiles become soft, place chiles in a blender, also; add garlic cloves, onion, salt, and reserved water; add enough water for the chiles to come together like a sauce, ½ cup at a time.
  6. Once the pork has cooked for 40 mins add hominy and chile sauce.
  7. Continue simmering for another 30-40 mins; you want the hominy and pork to really absorb the chile.
  8. Once done, top the pozole with shredded cabbage, diced onion, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lemon or lime.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Main Course
  • Cuisine: Mexican