Quick Pork Posole
Quick Pork Posole brings tender bites of pork in a rich tomato–chicken broth, layered with warm cumin and coriander. Hominy adds hearty chew while a touch of cornmeal gives the soup gentle body, finished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime for brightness. Serve it on a chilly weeknight or for a casual weekend gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quick Pork Posole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 35
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 47
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Season the pork with salt and black pepper. Heat the oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add the pork; cook and stir until browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer the pork to a plate.
- 2
Lower the heat to medium-low. Add the onion and 2 tablespoons water to the pot; cook and stir until the water evaporates and the onion is soft and golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic, serrano peppers, cumin, and coriander; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 3
Stir in 2 cups water, the chicken broth, and the tomatoes. Whisk in the cornmeal; bring to a simmer over high heat, stirring often. Add the hominy and pork; season with salt and black pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and the hominy mixture thickens, about 30 minutes. Stir in the cilantro and lime juice.
- Calories 309.69 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 20.36 g Good Source 41%
- Carbohydrate 42.37 g 15%
- Total Fat 7.27 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 1.77 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 34.43 mg Moderate 11%
- Sodium 1735.17 mg High 75%
- Dietary Fiber 6.8 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 6.72 g --
- Added Sugars 0.25 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 39.88 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 3.38 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 270.11 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 133.07 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 8.15 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Quick Pork Posole is made with 15 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Canola Oil, Chicken Broth, Cornmeal, and Diced Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 309.69 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quick Pork Posole made of?
- The main ingredients are Canola Oil, Chicken Broth, Cornmeal, Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quick Pork Posole?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 309.69 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quick Pork Posole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Quick Pork Posole healthy?
- Quick Pork Posole has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 309.69 calories and 20.36 g of protein, or 41% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1735.17 mg (75% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.77 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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