Pozole Rojo Recipe (Red Posole)
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A traditional Mexican soup of tender pork shoulder simmered with hominy and fragrant spices like cumin, oregano, and chiles. Served in a broth and garnished with lettuce and lime. Deeply flavorful and satisfying.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 3 pounds pork shoulder (bone-in preferred, cut into large 2-3 inch chunks)
- 1.5 pounds hamhocks ((See RECIPE NOTES for other options))
- 1 large white onion (quartered)
- 2 carrots (rough chopped)
- 2 stalks celery (rough chopped)
- 1 large head garlic (peeled)
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt to taste
- 4 quarts water
- 3 15- ounce cans white hominy (drained and rinsed )
- 4-5 guajillo peppers (1 ounce by weight)
- 4-5 ancho peppers (2 ounces by weight)
- 1 small white onion (rough chopped)
- 5 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon cumin (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Shredded lettuce, sliced radish, chili flakes, chopped cilantro, lime wedges, chopped onion, hot sauce, avocado (as desired)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 195M
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- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 3h
- Sodium
- 871mg
- Total sugar
- 8g
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Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 335mg
- Calcium
- 62mg
- Iron
- 4mg
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- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 871MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.