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Pozole Rojo (Mexican Pork and Hominy Stew)

Pozole Rojo is a hearty Mexican stew where tender shredded pork and chewy hominy simmer in a smoky guajillo-tomato broth accented with garlic, oregano, and a hint of cumin. It’s rich and warming with a gentle chile heat, perfect for gatherings or a cozy weekend meal, finished with crisp cabbage, onion, and bright squeezes of lime.

  • Prep25 mins
  • Cook1 hr 25 mins
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyMedium
Pozole Rojo (Mexican Pork and Hominy Stew)
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, put the tomato and guajillo chiles in a pot, add enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. Cook until the chiles are softened, about 15 minutes, then drain.

  3. 3

    Place the tomato and chiles, 1 clove garlic, oregano, cumin, and salt in a blender, add 2 cups water, and blend until smooth. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve and set the chile sauce aside.

  4. 4

    Move the pork to a work surface and shred it with 2 forks. Discard the pork bones and garlic.

  5. 5

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

  6. 6

    Ladle the pozole into serving bowls. Top with shredded cabbage and onion, and serve lime wedges on the side.

About This Recipe

Pozole Rojo (Mexican Pork and Hominy Stew) is a Mexican dinner recipe made with 15 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 353.52 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 15 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 15 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 353.52 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Pozole Rojo (Mexican Pork and Hominy Stew) easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 6 steps.

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