How to Make Pozole Rojo (Mexican Pork and Hominy Stew) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Originating from Mexico, Pozole Rojo is a traditional and savory stew that features chunks of tender pork, hominy, and a flavorful red chile broth. This hearty and comforting dish has been enjoyed for generations and is commonly served during celebrations and gatherings.

The key ingredient in Pozole Rojo is hominy, which are large kernels of corn that have been dried, treated with an alkali solution, and then cooked. This process gives the hominy a unique texture and flavor that adds ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless pork shoulder, cubed
  • 1 pound boneless pork loin, cubed
  • ½ pound pork neck bones
  • water to cover
  • 1 head garlic, cloves peeled
  • salt to taste
  • 1 large plum tomato
  • 4 ounces dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 pinch ground cumin
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans white hominy, drained
  • shredded lettuce or cabbage
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 4 limes, quartered

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Place pork shoulder, pork loin, and pork neck bones in a large pot; cover with water. Add 1 head of garlic and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until meat is tender and cooked through, about 1 hour. Stir in hominy; bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place tomato and guajillo chiles in a pot and add enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Cook until chiles have softened, about 15 minutes; drain.
  • Place tomato and chiles with salt, 1 clove garlic, oregano, and cumin in a blender; add 2 cups water. Blend until smooth. Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve and set chile sauce aside.
  • Transfer pork to a work surface and shred with 2 forks. Discard pork bones and garlic.
  • Stir chile sauce and shredded pork into the pot. Simmer pozole until flavors have blended, about 5 minutes.
  • Ladle pozole into serving bowls and top with shredded cabbage and onion; serve lime wedge on the side.
  • Nutrition

    408 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 81mg
    • Sodium: 517mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 78mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 756mg