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Pozole recipe garnishes including fresh cilantro, radishes, lime wedges, and tortillas

Pozole Recipe – A Hearty Mexican Delight

Pozole is a traditional Mexican soup made with pork and hominy, garnished with fresh toppings for bold flavor and comforting warmth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 portions
Course: Main, Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs pork shoulder cut into chunks
  • 1 onion quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cans hominy 15 oz each, drained and rinsed
  • 2–3 dried chilies ancho or guajillo, rehydrated
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
  • Radishes sliced, for garnish
  • Lime wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven
  • Two forks
  • Strainer

Method
 

  1. In a large heavy-bottomed pot, combine pork shoulder, quartered onion, minced garlic, cumin, and oregano.
  2. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil over high heat.
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 hours or until pork is tender and shreds easily.
  4. Remove pork from the pot and shred using two forks.
  5. Return shredded pork to the pot along with the cooking liquid.
  6. Add drained hominy and rehydrated chilies to the pot.
  7. Simmer uncovered for another 30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro, sliced radishes, and lime wedges.

Notes

Don't overcook pork—shred when tender. Adjust chili count to control spice. For richer taste, roast chilies before rehydrating. Pozole tastes better after resting overnight. Gluten-free if using certified ingredients.