Servings
Font
Back
5.0 from 6 votes

Red Pozole Recipe

Pozole rojo, made with pork shoulder, hominy, and a blend of spices, this hearty soup offers a perfect balance of heat, smokiness, and tanginess.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 319 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs pork shoulder cut into 1-2 inch pieces
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 4 cloves of garlic minced
  • 2 jalapeños one diced (remove seeds for less heat) and one sliced for garnish
  • 2 cans of hominy 15.5 oz each, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can of Ro-Tel 10 oz
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp ground ancho chiles
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • chopped cilantro sliced radishes, and quartered limes for garnish

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Season the pork shoulder pieces with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, and ground ancho chiles.
  2. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat some oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork to the pot and brown on all sides. This may need to be done in batches. Once browned, remove the pork and set it aside.
  3. In the same pot, add the onion, bell pepper, and diced jalapeño. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add the garlic and sauté for another minute until it becomes fragrant.
  5. Return the browned pork to the pot. Add the drained hominy and the Ro-Tel. Stir everything together.
  6. Pour in the chicken broth. The broth should cover the ingredients; if not, add enough water to cover. Bring the soup to a boil.
  7. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 2-3 hours, or until the pork is very tender.
  8. Taste the soup and adjust the seasonings as needed.
  9. Serve the pozole in bowls, garnished with sliced radishes, sliced jalapeño, chopped cilantro, and a wedge of lime on the side.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 319kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 11g Cholesterol 85mg (28%) Sodium 810mg (34%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 319

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 319kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11g 65%
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Sodium 810mg 34%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%

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