Classic Pork Pozole with Green Chiles
Classic Pork Pozole with Green Chiles brims with tender pork, earthy hominy, and a chile-forward broth layered with cumin and chili powder. The result is a hearty, lightly smoky soup with gentle heat and comforting depth, perfect for cozy dinners or weekend gatherings when you want a warming, crowd-pleasing bowl.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 35 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Pork Pozole with Green Chiles, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 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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- 24
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 38
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Position the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- 2
Arrange the peppers, cut sides down, on the prepared baking sheet.
- 3
Broil until the pepper skins are blackened and blistered, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer the charred peppers to a bowl and seal tightly with plastic wrap. Let them steam as they cool, about 20 minutes. Remove the plastic wrap, then carefully peel off and discard the skins. Dice the peppers.
- 4
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the onion and garlic in the hot oil until tender and fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 5
Stir the pork into the onion and garlic; cook and stir until the pork is browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Add the diced green chiles to the pork; cook and stir until fragrant, 5 minutes.
- 6
Add the white hominy, yellow hominy, chicken broth, water, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the pork mixture. Bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes; reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the flavors blend and the pork is tender, at least 1 hour.
- Calories 282.12 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 18.22 g Good Source 36%
- Carbohydrate 25.98 g 9%
- Total Fat 11.98 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 2.63 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.04 g High --
- Cholesterol 44.99 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 721.44 mg High 31%
- Dietary Fiber 5.45 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 3.28 g --
- Added Sugars 1.88 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 74.18 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 5.2 mg Good Source 29%
- Potassium 420.67 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 66.14 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 19.23 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin D 0.4 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Classic Pork Pozole with Green Chiles is a Mexican dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 50 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Boneless Loin Pork Roast, Chicken Broth, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 282.12 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Pork Pozole with Green Chiles?
- It is a Mexican recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Classic Pork Pozole with Green Chiles made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Boneless Loin Pork Roast, Chicken Broth, Chili Powder, Ground Cumin. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Classic Pork Pozole with Green Chiles?
- Explore these Mexican side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Classic Pork Pozole with Green Chiles?
- About 1 hr 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 282.12 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Pork Pozole with Green Chiles easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Classic Pork Pozole with Green Chiles healthy?
- Classic Pork Pozole with Green Chiles has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 282.12 calories and 18.22 g of protein, or 36% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 721.44 mg (31% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.63 g (13% 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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