Pozole
Warm your soul with this authentic pozole recipe, a traditional Mexican dish featuring tender hominy and succulent pork simmered in a flavorful broth. Topped with fresh cabbage, radishes, and a zesty squeeze of lime, each bowl offers a delightful medley of textures and flavors that will impress family and friends alike. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures you can bring the taste of Mexico to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried hominy
- 2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into large chunks
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 cup sliced radishes
- 1 avocado (sliced)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pork: Season pork shoulder chunks with salt and pepper.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and garlic; sauté until golden brown.
- Add Hominy and Broth: Stir in rinsed hominy and enough water or chicken broth to cover. Bring to a simmer.
- Simmer Until Tender: Cover and simmer on low heat for about 2 hours or until pork is tender and shreds easily.
- Season to Taste: Gradually add chili powder; adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve with Toppings: Ladle hot pozole into bowls; top with cabbage, radishes, avocado, and lime juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg