Posole (Mexican Pork Stew) Recipe

Name: Posole (Mexican Pork Stew)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs pork; 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans hominy, drained (yellow or white); 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 cup onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon new mexico chile powder (mild, medium, or hot); 1 teaspoon dried ancho chile powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 3/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped or 4 tablespoons dried cilantro; 1/4 lime, per serving

Servings: persons

2 lbs pork
3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans hominy, drained (yellow or white)
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon new mexico chile powder (mild, medium, or hot)
1 teaspoon dried ancho chile powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
3/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped or 4 tablespoons dried cilantro
1/4 lime, per serving

1
Trim fat from pork, cut into 1/2 inch cubes, brown in oil over medium hot heat. Remove from pan and set aside.
2
In remaining oil, saute onion until tender, about 4 minutes.
3
Add garlic, cooking for just a minute more.
4
Put the cooked meat, onions and garlic in a stew pot. Add the tomatoes and chilies, 1 1/2 cans chicken broth, and seasonings.
5
Stir, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes or until the meat is tender.
6
Puree one can of drained hominy in a blender with the remaining 1/2 can chicken broth. The pureed hominy adds thickness to the stew.
7
Add the pureed hominy, whole hominy, and cilantro and simmer an additional 15 minutes.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs pork, 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans hominy, drained (yellow or white), 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Posole (Mexican Pork Stew) 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.

Posole (Mexican Pork Stew)

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