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POZOLE ROJO

Pozole Rojo is a traditional Mexican soup made with hominy, tender pork or chicken, and a rich red chili broth. Topped with fresh garnishes, it's a hearty and flavorful dish!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 people
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs pork shoulder (or chicken) cut into chunks
  • 1 can (15 oz) hominy drained and rinsed
  • 4 dried guajillo chilies
  • 2 dried ancho chilies
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lime cut into wedges
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 cup radishes sliced
  • 1/4 cup shredded lettuce

Instructions
 

  • Remove the stems and seeds from the dried guajillo and ancho chilies. Soak them in hot water for about 15 minutes, then blend with garlic, onion, oregano, cumin, and a bit of chicken broth until smooth.
  • In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the pork (or chicken) and brown on all sides. Add the chili sauce to the meat, stir, and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add hominy, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until the meat is tender and the flavors have melded.
  • Ladle the pozole into bowls, garnished with lime wedges, cilantro, radishes, and shredded lettuce.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal
Keyword hominy soup, Mexican soup, pork pozole, pozole rojo, red pozole
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