Tracy's Spicy Posole Recipe

Name: Tracy's Spicy Posole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 -8 boneless chicken thighs; 12 lb pork, approx. (any dark cut); 4 cups chicken broth; 4 jalapeno peppers; 2 habanero peppers; 6 -8 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 cup onion, chopped; 1 lb tomatillo, chopped; 2 (28 ounce) cans hominy (not sure of size, just 2 large to medium cans you find at the grocery store); 1 teaspoon oregano; salt and pepper (to taste)

Servings: persons

6 -8 boneless chicken thighs
12 lb pork, approx. (any dark cut)
4 cups chicken broth
4 jalapeno peppers
2 habanero peppers
6 -8 garlic cloves, peeled
1 cup onion, chopped
1 lb tomatillo, chopped
2 (28 ounce) cans hominy (not sure of size, just 2 large to medium cans you find at the grocery store)
1 teaspoon oregano
salt and pepper (to taste)

1
Boil meat in chicken broth until mostly done.
2
Remove meat and cool.
3
Chop peppers and garlic and soak in a little of the warm broth for about 10 minutes.
4
Process peppers and garlic and small food processor.
5
Setting aside remaining broth, use pot to cook onions and tomatillos in a little oil.
6
Add oregano, salt, and pepper, chopped chilies, and cut up meat (bite sized chunks), reserved broth, and hominy.
7
Bring to a boil then simmer 1 hour or more.
8
You may need to add more broth near the end if you want more juice.
9
As the soup sits overnight, the hominy and tomatillos will slightly dissolve into the juices and make it a bit of a thicker, richer, and add tons more flavor to the liquid of the soup.
10
Serve with restaurant style tortilla chips, fresh slices of avocado and fresh squeezed lime juice over the bowl for a fresh kick.

4252

kcal

Calories

214

Fat

Carbs

489

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.

My Personal Notes

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 -8 boneless chicken thighs, 12 lb pork, approx. (any dark cut), 4 cups chicken broth, 4 jalapeno peppers, and more.

Yes, Tracy's Spicy 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tracy's Spicy Posole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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