Instant Pot Pozole Mexican Soup with Hominy
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
24 mins
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Total Time
39 mins
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Servings
8 -10 servings
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Calories
826 kcal
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Cuisine
Mexican
Instant Pot Pozole Mexican Soup with Hominy
Description
This recipe uses pork shoulder cut into large pieces, seasoned with salt, garlic, chili powder, and cumin, and combined with bay leaf and red chile sauce in an Instant Pot. Cooking under pressure for 45 minutes tenderizes the meat and infuses it with spice. After pressure cooking, the canned hominy is stirred in and heated through to complete the soup.
The flavors balance smoky and spicy from the chile and spices, enhanced by the richness of pork shoulder. Hominy adds a chewy, toasted corn texture that contrasts with the tender meat chunks. This combination makes for a classic Mexican-style pozole with depth and heartiness.
The soup can be served with traditional toppings like diced red onion, Mexican oregano or cilantro, sliced radish, shredded cabbage, and lime wedges to add freshness and crunch. It fits well as a main dish for a family meal and can be stored in the refrigerator for reheating, maintaining flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- 5-6 pounds pork shoulder cut into large chunks
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 3-4 cups water
- 1 Red Chile Sauce 28 oz can, Las Palmas brand, not enchilada sauce
- 1 tablespoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 white hominy 29 oz can, drained
- toppings optional
- red onion diced
- Mexican oregano or cilantro
- radish sliced
- lime or lemon wedges
- cabbage shredded
Instructions
- Remove pot liner
- Cut meat into chunks and add to pot
- In a small bowl combine the salt, garlic, chili powder and cumin
- Pour red chile sauce over meat. Add water (3-4 cups) to cover the meat. Make sure to leave a couple of inches from the top.
- Sprinkle with spice mixture
- Add bay leaf
- Return pot liner to Instant Pot, close the lid and lock in place
- Make sure the steam release knob is in the sealed position
- Turn setting to Manual (pressure cook) button and turn to 45 minutes
- When cooking cycle is done, let the pot set undisturbed while it naturally releases the pressure.
- Manually release the remaining pressure by release the steam knob.
- Open lid and add hominy, stir in completely to heat through.
- Serve immediately with toppings if desired
- Store leftovers in refrigerator
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8-10 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 826 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 826kcal | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 64g | 128% |
| Fat | 59g | 91% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 32g | 188% |
| Cholesterol | 245mg | 82% |
| Sodium | 954mg | 40% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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