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Pozole

Comforting Pozole: Your Best Hearty Mexican Stew Recipe

This comforting pozole is a hearty Mexican stew, perfect for family gatherings and customizable with fresh toppings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Additional Simmering Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 3 lbs Pork Shoulder (or Pork Butt) Alternatively, chicken thighs can be used.
  • 6 pieces Dried Guajillo Chiles Toast and soak for best flavor.
  • 4 pieces Dried Ancho Chiles Can substitute additional guajillo if needed.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Use fresh garlic.
  • 1 large Onion Yellow or sweet onions work well.
  • 2 cans Canned White Hominy Rinse and drain well.
  • 2 pieces Bay Leaves
  • 2 tablespoons Mexican Oregano Choose this for an authentic taste.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Radishes Sliced.
  • 2 cups Cabbage Shredded.
  • 1 small Onion Finely diced.
  • 2 pieces Lime Cut into wedges.
  • ½ cup Cilantro Chopped.

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven
  • blender
  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pozole
  1. Begin by removing the stems and seeds from the dried guajillo and ancho chiles. In a skillet over medium heat, lightly toast the chiles for about 2-3 minutes until they become fragrant. Once toasted, soak them in hot water for 20 minutes to soften.
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  2. Drain the soaked chiles and add them to a blender along with the garlic and onion. Pour in about a cup of the soaking water, then blend until smooth. Strain the sauce through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, discarding solids.
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  3. Cut the pork shoulder into 1-inch chunks, season with salt and pepper. In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat and sear the pork in batches for 4-5 minutes until browned.
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  4. Return all pork to the pot, add the strained chili sauce, enough water or broth to cover the pork, bay leaves, and Mexican oregano. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2-2.5 hours.
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  5. Rinse and drain the canned hominy, then stir it into the pot. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes to allow the hominy to soak in the broth.
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  6. Check the pork for doneness; shred it and return to the pot. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
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  7. Ladle the pozole into bowls and serve with fresh toppings like radishes, cabbage, onion, lime, and cilantro.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. This dish freezes well without toppings for later meals.

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