pozole Recipe – Eats Now

Name: pozole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb chicken legs and thigh; 2 lb pork roast chopped into chunks; 15 dried japones chiles; 5 dried California chiles; 5 dried new mexico chiles; 2 clove garlic; 3 tbsp mexican oregano; 1 onion cut in quarters; 1 water to fill pot 3/4 of the way; 1 large can of hominy; 1 salt to taste; 1 FOR TOPPINGS; 1 chopped cilantro; 1 chopped onion; 1 chopped cabbage; 1 dried mexican oregano; 1 cut lime wedges to squeeze in your bowl; 1 salsa de hormiga(recipe on my profile)

Servings: persons

2 lb chicken legs and thigh
2 lb pork roast chopped into chunks
15 dried japones chiles
5 dried California chiles
5 dried new mexico chiles
2 clove garlic
3 tbsp mexican oregano
1 onion cut in quarters
1 water to fill pot 3/4 of the way
1 large can of hominy
1 salt to taste
1 FOR TOPPINGS
1 chopped cilantro
1 chopped onion
1 chopped cabbage
1 dried mexican oregano
1 cut lime wedges to squeeze in your bowl
1 salsa de hormiga(recipe on my profile)

1
in large pot add meats and onion and water,cook about 3 hrs on medium high till meats are pull apart tender
2
in a small sauce pan.
3
place chiles and cover with water and cook till tender and rehydrated
4
when the chiles are ready place in blender with water cooked in add garlic and blend on high till very smooth
5
add hominy to pot with meats
6
add blended salsa into pot with meats
7
add oregano, salt to taste
8
let cook another hr for a total of 4 hr cooking time
9
serve in deep bowl and top with toppings listed as desired

1055

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

136

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.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb chicken legs and thigh, 2 lb pork roast chopped into chunks, 15 dried japones chiles, 5 dried California chiles, and more.

Yes, pozole 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!

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