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Slow Cooker Pork Posole

Slow cooker pork posole is sorta a cheater's version of authentic Mexican posole, a stew of sorts made with pork, hominy, onions, garlic, and all the traditional toppings. About the only thing missing is the constant need to tend it on the stovetop.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs 20 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 289 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 1/4 pounds boneless pork shoulder trimmed and cut into 4-inch (10-cm) pieces
  • coarse salt
  • 1 medium white onion (about 1 cup) chopped, plus more for serving
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 4 cups canned chicken broth or homemade low-sodium chicken stock
  • Two (15-ounce) cans hominy drained and rinsed
For serving
  • chopped avocado
  • sliced radishes
  • Fried corn tortilla strips or tortilla chips
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

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  1. Preheat a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker on high until warm, about 20 minutes. Season the pork with salt.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm 1 tablespoon oil. Add the pork to the skillet and cook, turning as needed, until the pieces are browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low and heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add the onion, garlic, and chili powder and sauté until softened, about 6 minutes.
  4. Add 2 cups broth and cook, stirring and scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon. Transfer everything in the skillet to the slow cooker along with 2 cups broth. Cover and cook until the meat is very tender, 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low.
  5. Using tongs or a slotted spoon transfer the pork to a large bowl and, using 2 forks, shred the pork. Return the pork to the slow cooker and stir in the hominy. Stir to combine and to warm the pork. Season with salt to taste.
  6. Serve the posole with avocado, radishes, tortilla strips, and lime on the side for each person to add as desired.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1portion Calories 289kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.05g Cholesterol 60mg (20%) Sodium 1166mg (49%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 289

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion
Calories 289kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.05g 3%
Cholesterol 60mg 20%
Sodium 1166mg 49%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 4g 8%

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