Pork Posole Recipe

Name: Pork Posole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded; 2 cups boiling water; 1 tablespoon cumin seeds; 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 1 1/2 pounds boneless pork loin, trimmed and cut into (1/2-inch) pieces; 1 1/2 cups chopped onion; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons sugar; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 2 (15.5-ounce) cans white hominy, undrained; 6 tablespoons sliced radishes; 6 tablespoons chopped green onions; 6 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 6 lime slices

Servings: persons

4 ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
2 cups boiling water
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 1/2 pounds boneless pork loin, trimmed and cut into (1/2-inch) pieces
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 (15.5-ounce) cans white hominy, undrained
6 tablespoons sliced radishes
6 tablespoons chopped green onions
6 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
6 lime slices

1
Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat. Place chiles in pan; flatten with a spatula. Cook 10 seconds on each side or until blackened. Combine toasted chiles and 2 cups boiling water in a bowl; let stand 10 minutes or until soft. Place chile mixture in a blender or food processor; process until smooth.
2
Cook cumin seeds in a large Dutch oven over medium heat for 1 minute or until toasted and fragrant. Place in a spice or coffee grinder; process until finely ground.
3
Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add pork; cook 5 minutes, browning on all sides. Remove pork from pan. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and garlic to pan; cook 8 minutes or until onion is browned, stirring frequently. Stir in pork, pureed chiles, toasted ground cumin, broth, sugar, salt, and hominy; bring to a simmer. Cook 30 minutes or until pork is tender. Spoon 1 2/3 cups posole into each of 6 bowls; top each serving with 1 tablespoon radishes, 1 tablespoon green onions, and 1 tablespoon cilantro. Serve with lime slices.

2177

kcal

Calories

156

Fat

Carbs

131

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded, 2 cups boiling water, 1 tablespoon cumin seeds, 1 tablespoon peanut oil, and more.

Yes, Pork Posole 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.

Pork Posole

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