Larder Meat Co. Chicken Leg Posole Recipe

Name: Larder Meat Co. Chicken Leg Posole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cooking oil, rendered lard, or bacon grease; 2 chicken legs, skin completely dried on paper towel; 1 small onion, minced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon coriander; 1 cup fire roasted or stewed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons ancho chiles in adobo sauce; 3 cups chicken stock; 2 cups prepared hominy; salt to taste; fresh cilantro, sliced radish, lime and crumbled Cotijo cheese to garnish

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon cooking oil, rendered lard, or bacon grease
2 chicken legs, skin completely dried on paper towel
1 small onion, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1 cup fire roasted or stewed tomatoes
2 tablespoons ancho chiles in adobo sauce
3 cups chicken stock
2 cups prepared hominy
salt to taste
fresh cilantro, sliced radish, lime and crumbled Cotijo cheese to garnish

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["In a dutch oven or heavy bottom stock pot, heat the cooking oil/fat until it simmers. Caramelize the skin of the chicken legs for a few minutes on each side. Remove when golden brown and set aside.", "Saute the onion in the cooking oil/fat until translucent, then add the minced garlic, dried oregano, cumin, and crushed coriander. Saute until the garlic and spices become fragrant.", "Add the stewed tomatoes and macerated chiles.", "Add the stock or soaking liquid, bay leaves and the chicken legs. Settle the legs into the pot so that they are almost submerged and bring the ingredients to a simmer.", "Allow this to simmer on your stove top for approximately 2 hours or until the the chicken is braised and can easily be pulled from the bone.", "Add the hominy and simmer for an additional 20 minutes.", "When the hominy is cooked and the chicken is ""falling off the bone tender"

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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.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon cooking oil, rendered lard, or bacon grease, 2 chicken legs, skin completely dried on paper towel, 1 small onion, minced, 4 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Larder Meat Co. Chicken Leg Posole falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

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Larder Meat Co. Chicken Leg Posole

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