Mexico • Soup

Pozole Rojo

A red-chile pork and hominy soup with fresh garnishes.

Savory
Prep25 min
Cook150 min
Servings6
Pozole Rojo
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Method

  1. 01

    Step 1

    Place pork in a pot with half the onion, two garlic cloves and water. Simmer gently 90 minutes, skimming foam.

  2. 02

    Step 2

    Soak chiles in hot water 20 minutes. Drain and blend with remaining onion, garlic and 200 ml cooking broth.

  3. 03

    Step 3

    Strain chile puree into the pork pot.

  4. 04

    Step 4

    Add hominy, oregano and salt and simmer 40–50 minutes until pork is very tender.

  5. 05

    Step 5

    Serve with cabbage, radishes and lime added at the table.

Nutrition

Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.

Editorial recipe. Preparation may vary by region; not independently kitchen-tested.

Source: BestFoodBook original editorial recipe; not kitchen-tested