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Pozole Rojo
A classic Mexican pork stew from Guadalajara, with a rich, spicy hit and rich, fluffy hominy corn. A taste and texture sensation.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 532 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1.5 kg pork butt (cut into chunks)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 celery sticks (chopped)
- 2 zucchini (cubed)
- 2 tomatoes (chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (peeled & chopped)
- 1 200g can chipotle peppers in Adobo sauce
- 1 200g can salsa verde
- 3 tbsp fresh oregano (chopped)
- 2 l water
- 1 800g can Mexican white hominy
- 2 limes (juice of)
- salt & pepper
garnishes (optional)
- lime wedges, sour cream, fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large casserole pan and fry the pork in batches until brown. Remove and set aside.
- Fry together the onion, celery, zucchini and garlic for 2-3 minutes until soft. Add the pork, oregano, tomatoes and salsas and stir well.
- Season with salt & pepper and add the water. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat and cook for 1 1/2 - 2 hours, until the pork is tender.
- Drain the hominy and pour into the stew. Cook for 5 minutes then remove from the heat. Squeeze over the lime juice and serve.
- Serve in soup bowl and garnish with fresh lime, sour cream and cilantro.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
532kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
51g
(102%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
150mg
(50%)
Sodium
692mg
(29%)
Potassium
1249mg
(36%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
711IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
132mg
(13%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 532
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 532kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 51g | 102% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 692mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 1249mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 711IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 13% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.