Pozole Rojo Recipe

Name: Pozole Rojo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs pork shoulder; ½ cups water; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 3 -5 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 -3 cups enchilada sauce, depending on how spicy you want it; 2 (29 ounce) cans white hominy, drained and rinsed; 1 medium onion, chopped (optional); 1 bunch cilantro, chopped (optional); 1 small cabbage, shredded (optional); 1 bunch radish, thinly sliced (optional); 2 -4 limes, cut into wedges (optional); tostadas (optional)

Servings: persons

3 lbs pork shoulder
½ cups water
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon kosher salt
3 -5 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 -3 cups enchilada sauce, depending on how spicy you want it
2 (29 ounce) cans white hominy, drained and rinsed
1 medium onion, chopped (optional)
1 bunch cilantro, chopped (optional)
1 small cabbage, shredded (optional)
1 bunch radish, thinly sliced (optional)
2 -4 limes, cut into wedges (optional)
tostadas (optional)

1
In a large pot combine pork shoulder, salt, garlic, and water. Bring to a boil, skim surface, and add oregano and chicken broth.
2
Reduce heat, cover and simmer until pork is tender, about 2 hours.
3
Meanwhile chop, shred, slice, and wedge limes, onion, cilantro, radish, and cabbage. Store in containers in fridge until time to serve.
4
When pork is tender remove from pot and let sit until cool enough to shred or just chop it into bite sized pieces.
5
Add rinsed hominy and bring to a boil.
6
Return shredded pork to pot,
7
Add enchilada sauce.
8
Adjust salt to taste.
9
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer covered for 30 minutes.
10
Garnish with cabbage, cilantro, onions, radishes, toastadas, and fresh squeezed lime juice.
11
Enjoy!

1166

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

135

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: 3 lbs pork shoulder, ½ cups water, 2 cups chicken broth, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Pozole Rojo 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.

Pozole Rojo

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