Description
Pozole Rojo is a heartwarming Mexican soup that combines tender pork shoulder, chewy hominy, and a medley of smoky dried chiles. This vibrant dish bursts with flavors, making it ideal for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Each bowl is topped with crisp cabbage, zesty lime wedges, and fresh herbs, creating a delightful culinary experience that feels like a warm embrace on a chilly day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into large chunks
- 1 can (15 oz) hominy, drained
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 dried guajillo chiles, stems and seeds removed
- 2 dried ancho chiles, stems and seeds removed
- 1 yellow onion, halved
- 1 cup shredded cabbage (for garnish)
- 2 lime wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pork: In a large pot, cover pork shoulder with water, add salt and half of the onion. Boil then simmer for about 2 hours until tender.
- Blend Chiles: Soak dried chiles in hot water for 15 minutes. Blend softened chiles with garlic and some soaking water until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Shred cooked pork and return it to the pot along with blended chile mixture and drained hominy. Stir well.
- Simmer: Let everything simmer for another hour to meld flavors together.
- Prepare Toppings: Chop cabbage and slice lime while pozole simmers.
- Serve: Ladle pozole into bowls and let everyone add their desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg