Pozole Rojo
Description
Pozole is a traditional Mexican soup made from hominy and meat, typically pork. It's known for its rich flavors and is often garnished with various toppings.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 2 hours
Ingredients
- 1 can of hominy
- 2 lbs of pork, cubed
- spices:
- bay leaves
- oregano
- chilies:
- guajillo
- ancho
- chile de arbol
- 6 garlic cloves, halved
- 1/2 yellow onion
- salt to taste
toppings can include:
- shredded lettuce
- thinly sliced radishes (optional)
- chicaron
- diced onion
- queso fresco
- avocado (optional, but the best part)
- lime wedges
Instructions:
- In a stock pot, bring pork and water to a boil. Make sure to skim off any foam that rises to the top.
- Add onion, garlic, bay leaves, and salt to the stock pot. Let simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
- With deseed and devein the chilies, boil them in a saucepan with water for 15 minutes.
- Blend the chilies with a few cloves of garlic and the chilies cooking water.
- Add a little oil to an empty saucepan and strain the blended mixture into the pan. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the chilies misture and hominy to the stockpot and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Once served, add toppings. Enjoy!