Pozole Rojo Recipe
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Carlsbad Cravings · by Jen5.0 (2)

Pozole Rojo Recipe

NUTRITION · PER SERVING150M COOK
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A complex, deeply flavored soup of shredded pork and hominy in a chile-based broth with earthy spices. Served with contrasting cool and crunchy toppings, this hearty dish feeds a crowd and freezes well.

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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 10
  • 4-5 pounds pork butt, bone-in if available (trimmed of excess fat and cut into 4-inch pieces)
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp EACH ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion (chopped)
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 7 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 14 oz. can fire roasted diced tomatoes with juices
  • 1 4 oz. can mild chopped green chilies
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican)
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 3 15 oz. cans white or yellow hominy (drained and rinsed)
  • 2 1/2 cups Yukon gold potatoes (peeled, chopped 1/2-inch (optional – see notes)*)
  • salt and cayenne pepper to taste
  • 4 ounces dried guajillo peppers or guajillo + ancho peppers
  • 1-3 arbol chile peppers (optional if you like heat)
  • 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • warmed corn tortillas, tostadas or tortilla chips
  • thinly sliced cabbage
  • thinly sliced radishes
  • thinly sliced red onion
  • chopped cilantro
  • chopped avocados
  • fresh lime juice
  • Cotija cheese
PREP
20M
SODIUM