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Pozole Rojo (Mexican Pork and Hominy Stew)

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪Soup 🍲 Mexican High-Protein 💪Low-CarbLow-SodiumSugar-FreeDiabetic-FriendlyGluten-Free

Pozole rojo is a hearty Mexican pork and hominy stew, with tender pork and chewy white hominy in a rich, smoky red chile broth. Guajillo chiles, tomato, garlic, oregano, and cumin give the soup depth, while shredded lettuce or cabbage, diced onion, and lime add fresh, bright contrast. Serve it as a warming main dish for a family meal or festive gathering.

  • Prep25 mins
  • Cook1 hr 25 mins
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyMedium
Pozole Rojo (Mexican Pork and Hominy Stew)

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pozole Rojo (Mexican Pork and Hominy Stew), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

52 Health Score
Glycemic ImpactFair
56 / 100
Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor
11 / 100
Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood
92 / 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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27
Heart Health
66
Metabolic
55
Digestive
27
Inflammatory
58
Performance
54
General Wellness
  1. 1

    Place pork shoulder, pork loin, and pork neck bones in a large pot; cover with water. Add garlic and salt; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until meat is tender and cooked through, about 1 hour. Stir in hominy; bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, place tomato and guajillo chiles in a pot; add enough water to cover and bring to a boil. Cook until chiles have softened, about 15 minutes; drain.

  3. 3

    Place tomato and chiles, garlic, oregano, cumin, and salt in a blender; add water and blend until smooth. Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve; set chile sauce aside.

  4. 4

    Transfer pork to a work surface; shred with 2 forks. Discard pork bones and garlic.

  5. 5

    Stir chile sauce and shredded pork into the pot. Simmer pozole until flavors have blended, about 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Divide pozole among serving bowls. Top with shredded cabbage and onion; serve lime wedges on the side.

About This Recipe

Pozole Rojo (Mexican Pork and Hominy Stew) is a Mexican dinner recipe made with 18 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 50 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bone In Pork Shoulder Butt Roast, Boneless Loin Pork Roast, Diced Onion, and Dried Guajillo Chili. Each serving provides about 404.64 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Pozole Rojo (Mexican Pork and Hominy Stew)?
It is a Mexican stew recipe made with 18 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
What is Pozole Rojo (Mexican Pork and Hominy Stew) made of?
The main ingredients are Bone-In Pork Shoulder Butt Roast, Boneless Loin Pork Roast, Diced Onion, Dried Guajillo Chili, Dried Oregano. The full list of 18 is above.
What goes well with Pozole Rojo (Mexican Pork and Hominy Stew)?
Explore these Mexican side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Pozole Rojo (Mexican Pork and Hominy Stew)?
About 1 hr 50 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 1 hr 25 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 404.64 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Pozole Rojo (Mexican Pork and Hominy Stew) easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 6 steps.
Is Pozole Rojo (Mexican Pork and Hominy Stew) healthy?
Pozole Rojo (Mexican Pork and Hominy Stew) has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 404.64 calories and 28.84 g of protein, or 58% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 589.45 mg (26% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.2 g (21% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.5 g (5% 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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