Briana's Best Pozole Ever Recipe

Name: Briana's Best Pozole Ever
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 -4 lbs pork, for carnitas; 2 (7 ounce) cans diced green chilies; 1 (6 ounce) bottlelouisiana style hot sauce (like Frank's); salt and pepper; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 beef bouillon cube; 2 onions, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 jalapenos, diced; 1 tablespoon cumin; ¼ teaspoon cayenne; 1 tablespoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon oregano; 8 cups white hominy, drained; 8 cups chicken broth

Servings: persons

3 -4 lbs pork, for carnitas
2 (7 ounce) cans diced green chilies
1 (6 ounce) bottlelouisiana style hot sauce (like Frank's)
salt and pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 beef bouillon cube
2 onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 jalapenos, diced
1 tablespoon cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne
1 tablespoon chili powder
½ teaspoon oregano
8 cups white hominy, drained
8 cups chicken broth

1
In crock pot, mix together pork through beef bouillon cube.
2
Cover about halfway with water.
3
Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8.
4
Meanwhile, saute onion, garlic and jalapenos till onion is translucent.
5
Add rest of spices.
6
Add hominy and chicken broth.
7
Let simmer for a couple of hours till liquid is reduced by half (I usually cook the meat for 4 hours and simmer the soup the entire time).
8
When meat is done, remove and shred with a fork.
9
Add to pot.
10
Pour entire contents of crock pot into soup pot -- Enjoy!
11
Tastes awesome with cheese and sliced avocado on top.
12
Add tripas and you've got yourself a fine menudo.

1226

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

183

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 -4 lbs pork, for carnitas, 2 (7 ounce) cans diced green chilies, 1 (6 ounce) bottlelouisiana style hot sauce (like Frank's), salt and pepper, and more.

Yes, Briana's Best Pozole Ever falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Briana's Best Pozole Ever

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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