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Pozole Rojo

Pozole Rojo

350kcal
Prep 30 minutes
Cook 1 hour 30 minutes
Soaking Time 15 minutes
Total 2 hours 15 minutes
Pozole Rojo is a comforting Mexican dish, perfect for chilly evenings, filled with rich flavors from pork and vibrant chiles.
Servings 6 servings
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients

For the Meat
  • 3 pounds Pork shoulder Alternatively, use chicken thighs.
For the Broth
  • 10 cups Water Forms the base of your broth.
  • 1 Onion Quartered for subtle sweetness.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Peeled to add aroma.
  • 1 tablespoon Salt Adjust to taste.
For the Flavorful Additions
  • 2 cans Hominy Provides a chewy texture.
  • 3 pieces Dried guajillo chiles Adjust for heat.
  • 3 pieces Dried ancho chiles Remove stems and seeds.
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin For a warm, earthy flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano Enhances traditional taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil To blend chili sauce.
  • 0.5 cups Chicken broth Or water, for sauce consistency.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Blender
  • saucepan

Method

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, add the pork shoulder (or chicken) with 10 cups of water, the quartered onion, garlic cloves, and salt. Bring everything to a boil over high heat.
  2. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover your pot. Let it simmer—1.5 hours for pork or about 30-40 minutes for chicken—until the meat is tender.
  3. Carefully remove the cooked meat from the pot, letting it cool slightly before shredding it into bite-sized pieces. Strain the broth and return it to the pot.
  4. In a separate saucepan, combine the dried guajillo and ancho chiles with water. Bring to a boil, then let them soak for about 15 minutes.
  5. Drain the soaked chiles and add them to a blender with cumin, oregano, vegetable oil, and 0.5 cup of chicken broth. Blend until smooth.
  6. Return the strained broth to the pot and add the drained hominy.
  7. Stir in the blended red sauce along with your shredded meat. Allow it to simmer on low heat for about 20-30 minutes.
  8. Taste your pozole and adjust seasoning, adding more salt if desired.
  9. Ladle the pozole into bowls and garnish with shredded cabbage, diced radishes, cilantro, lime wedges, and sliced jalapeños.

Nutrition

Serving1bowlCalories350kcalCarbohydrates35gProtein30gFat15gSaturated Fat5gPolyunsaturated Fat2gMonounsaturated Fat8gCholesterol70mgSodium800mgPotassium800mgFiber5gSugar2gVitamin A450IUVitamin C10mgCalcium50mgIron3mg

Notes

For a creamy touch, top with avocado slices. Adjust salt gradually to achieve the perfect flavor balance.

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