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Pozole Rojo

Pozole Rojo: 7 Soul-Warming Secrets to Make It Perfect

A traditional Mexican soup made with hominy and meat, typically seasoned with red chili.

  • Total Time: 3 hours
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into chunks
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cans hominy, drained and rinsed
  • 34 dried guajillo chiles, seeded and soaked
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • Salt to taste
  • Chopped cilantro for garnish
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, combine pork, onion, and garlic.
  2. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat and simmer until pork is tender, about 2 hours.
  4. Remove pork, shred it, and return to the pot.
  5. Blend guajillo chiles with a little broth until smooth.
  6. Add blended chiles, hominy, oregano, and salt to the pot.
  7. Simmer for another 30 minutes.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with cilantro and lime wedges.

Notes

  • Adjust spiciness by adding more or fewer chiles.
  • Serve with tortilla chips for added crunch.
  • Can be made a day ahead for better flavor.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: Pozole Rojo, Mexican soup, hominy soup