Nana's Pozole Mexican Soup

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4.6

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    4 hrs

  • Total Time

    4 hrs 20 mins

  • Servings

    8 -10

  • Calories

    844 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Nana's Pozole Mexican Soup

Delicious traditional pozole soup made the way Nana has served for generations. This family favorite recipe is served during the holiday season.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 5-6 pounds of pork shoulder cut in large chunks
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 28 ounce can red chile sauce (Las Palmas) NOT Enchilada sauce
  • 1 tablespoon red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 29 ounce white hominy, drained

GARNISH - TOPPINGS

  • diced onions
  • Mexican oregano
  • sliced radishes
  • shredded cabbage
  • Lemon or lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Add meat to a large Dutch oven (7 quart) and fill with water leaving a couple of inches from the top.
  2. Add bay leaf, salt, and garlic. Bring to a boil and continue to cook for 3-4 hours lowering the heat to prevent the water from boiling over. Add water if the water evaporates too quickly.
  3. When meat is tender and shreds easily add red chili sauce, chili powder and cumin. Break up meat into the bite size pieces (your preference).
  4. Add hominy and cook for an additional 1/2 hour to 40 minutes.
  5. Taste and add additional salt if needed.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 844kcal (42%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 65g (130%) Fat 59g (91%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Polyunsaturated Fat 32g Cholesterol 245mg (82%) Sodium 1068mg (45%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8-10

Amount Per Serving

Calories 844 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 844kcal 42%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 65g 130%
Fat 59g 91%
Saturated Fat 21g 105%
Polyunsaturated Fat 32g 188%
Cholesterol 245mg 82%
Sodium 1068mg 45%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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