Ken's Spicy Red Posole
Ken's Spicy Red Posole layers smoky bacon, tender pork, and roasted poblano heat into a rich, chile-forward broth brimming with hominy. Cumin, oregano, and a touch of clove round out the flavor, while the mild red sauce brings a gentle warmth. Serve this hearty bowl for dinner on a cool evening with lime, cilantro, and your favorite toppings.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook2 hrs 30 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ken's Spicy Red Posole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 22
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 43
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- 2
Arrange the poblanos, cut-sides down, on the prepared baking sheet. Broil until the skins are blackened and blistered, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Transfer the poblanos to a bowl and seal tightly with plastic wrap. Let them steam as they cool, about 20 minutes.
- 4
Peel off and discard the skins. Dice the poblanos and set aside.
- 5
Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat, stirring often, until the fat renders and it begins to crisp, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Drain the bacon on a paper towel-lined plate; discard all but 1 tablespoon of drippings from the pot.
- 7
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the pork to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 8
Transfer the pork to a plate and reduce the heat to medium. Add the onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion softens and begins to brown, about 5 minutes.
- 9
Add the poblanos, jalapeños, cilantro, cumin, oregano, chile powder, salt, and cloves to the pot; cook for 1 minute.
- 10
Add the chicken stock, enchilada sauce, bacon, and pork; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
- 11
Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
- 12
Stir in the hominy and cover the pot. Cook until the pork is very tender, about 1 hour more.
- Calories 430.99 kcal High 22%
- Protein 29.51 g Good Source 59%
- Carbohydrate 47.49 g 17%
- Total Fat 12.31 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 4.22 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 32.29 mg Moderate 11%
- Sodium 1466.04 mg High 64%
- Dietary Fiber 5.97 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 2.52 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 123.15 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 2.32 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 245.94 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 122.17 mcg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin C 37.96 mg Good Source 42%
- Vitamin D 0.1 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Ken's Spicy Red Posole is made with 16 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 2 hrs 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bacon Fat, Chicken Stock, Fresh Cilantro, and Fully Cooked Bacon. Each serving provides about 430.99 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ken's Spicy Red Posole made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon Fat, Chicken Stock, Fresh Cilantro, Fully Cooked Bacon, Garlic. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ken's Spicy Red Posole?
- About 2 hrs 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 430.99 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ken's Spicy Red Posole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 12 steps.
- Is Ken's Spicy Red Posole healthy?
- Ken's Spicy Red Posole has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 430.99 calories and 29.51 g of protein, or 59% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1466.04 mg (64% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.22 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn, 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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