Slow Cooker Pozole
Slow Cooker Pozole brings together tender pork, white hominy, and green chilies simmered in enchilada sauce for a warm, robust bowl packed with mild heat and earthy oregano. Finished with fresh cilantro, it’s hearty and comforting—perfect for cool evenings or a laid-back weekend dinner with toppings like lime, radish, or onion.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook6 hrs 35 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Slow Cooker Pozole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 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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- 25
- Heart Health
- 81
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Add pork; cook and stir until the meat is just browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Place the meat in a 4-quart slow cooker. Pour enchilada sauce over the meat. Add hominy, onion, chilies, garlic, cayenne pepper, and oregano on top. Pour in enough water to fill the slow cooker.
- 3
Cover and cook on High for 6 to 7 hours. Stir in cilantro and salt. Continue cooking on Low for 30 minutes more.
- Calories 316.28 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 28.17 g Good Source 56%
- Carbohydrate 27.04 g 10%
- Total Fat 10.9 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 3.09 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.07 g High --
- Cholesterol 76.04 mg High 25%
- Sodium 1040.37 mg High 45%
- Dietary Fiber 5.67 g Good Source 20%
- Total Sugars 4.69 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 20.43 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.18 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 471.95 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 140.3 mcg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin C 5.56 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.8 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Slow Cooker Pozole is a Mexican dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 6 hrs 55 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Boneless Loin Pork Roast, Canola Oil, Cayenne Pepper, and Diced Green Chiles. Each serving provides about 316.28 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Slow Cooker Pozole?
- It is a Mexican recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Slow Cooker Pozole made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Loin Pork Roast, Canola Oil, Cayenne Pepper, Diced Green Chiles, Dried Oregano. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Slow Cooker Pozole?
- Explore these Mexican side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Slow Cooker Pozole?
- About 6 hrs 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 6 hrs 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 316.28 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Slow Cooker Pozole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Slow Cooker Pozole healthy?
- Slow Cooker Pozole has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 316.28 calories and 28.17 g of protein, or 56% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1040.37 mg (45% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.09 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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