Pozole Rojo
Pozole rojo, made with pork shoulder, hominy, and a blend of spices, this hearty soup offers a perfect balance of heat, smokiness, and tanginess.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time40 minutes mins
Total Time55 minutes mins
Course: soups
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: hominy, mexican food, pork, soup, stew
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 319kcal
Author: Courtney O'Dell
- 2 lbs pork shoulder cut into 1-2 inch pieces
- 1 large onion diced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 4 cloves of garlic minced
- 2 jalapeños one diced (remove seeds for less heat) and one sliced for garnish
- 2 cans of hominy 15.5 oz each, drained and rinsed
- 1 can of Ro-Tel 10 oz
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground ancho chiles
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 cups chicken broth
- Chopped cilantro sliced radishes, and quartered limes for garnish
Season the pork shoulder pieces with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, and ground ancho chiles.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat some oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork to the pot and brown on all sides. This may need to be done in batches. Once browned, remove the pork and set it aside.
In the same pot, add the onion, bell pepper, and diced jalapeño. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the garlic and sauté for another minute until it becomes fragrant.
Return the browned pork to the pot. Add the drained hominy and the Ro-Tel. Stir everything together.
Pour in the chicken broth. The broth should cover the ingredients; if not, add enough water to cover. Bring the soup to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 2-3 hours, or until the pork is very tender.
Taste the soup and adjust the seasonings as needed.
Serve the pozole in bowls, garnished with sliced radishes, sliced jalapeño, chopped cilantro, and a wedge of lime on the side.
Serving: 1g | Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 810mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g