Pozole

A traditional Mexican pozole with chicken and pork simmered in chicken stock with hominy and dried chiles — garnished with lettuce, lime, oregano, and onion.

MexicanPorkIntermediate105 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
8
  • 1 chicken, 3–4 lbs, cut into serving pieces
  • 1 lb pork loin, cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 1 chicken stock to cover
  • 2 can hominy (or about 3 cups fresh)
  • 2 pequín peppers or 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 limes or lemons, cut into wedges
  • 10 radishes, washed and sliced
  • 1 small head lettuce, shredded
  • 1 Bermuda onion, minced
  • 4 tbsp oregano
  • 1 tsp salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large pot, place the chicken, pork, and chiles. Cover with chicken stock and simmer for 45 minutes.

  2. 2

    Optionally remove the chicken, strip the skin and bones, and return the meat to the pot.

  3. 3

    Add the hominy and continue to cook for about 15 minutes, or until the meat is done and tender. Season to taste.

  4. 4

    Serve in large bowls, making sure each serving gets pork, chicken, and hominy.

  5. 5

    Place lettuce, limes, oregano, and onion in serving bowls and allow each guest to garnish their own bowl of soup.

Tags

soupmexicanporkchickenpozolehominy