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A folded wheat tortilla sits behind a rustic bowl full of orange-red Pork Pozole stew garnished with a green cilantro spring.

Red and Green Pozole

Jani H. Leuschel
A Mexican stew made with red and green chiles, hominy corn, and pork. It's very warming on a cold night! Made in the slow cooker, it fills your house with mouth-watering aromas!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Course Dinner, Entrees, Main Course, Mains, Recipes, Soup, Stew
Cuisine Healthy, Mexican
Servings 8
Calories 271 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds pork roast bone-in or loin
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 pounds hominy corn Bueno fresh hominy corn, or use 2 25-oz cans
  • cup green chiles diced
  • ½ cup onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 ounces red chile Bueno frozen or a canned brand
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano, preferably Mexican
  • teaspoons salt, Kosher, divided use
  • ¾ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 2 Tablespoons lime juice, from 1-2 limes
  • 6 cups water, enough to cover the corn and pork
  • ¼ cup cilantro, chopped

Toppings:

  • avocado, sliced
  • cabbage, shredded
  • radishes, thinly sliced
  • sour cream

Instructions
 Start Cooking 

  • Wash hands thoroughly and assemble ingredients.
  • Coat the inside of a slow cooker with non-stick olive oil spray to make clean-up easier.
  • Heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Pat the pork roast dry. Season with ½ teaspoon of salt and sear on all sides in the hot oil.
    Be sure to keep raw pork separate from other ingredients and wash hands again after handling.
  • Spread the chopped onion over the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle with garlic and top with the rinsed the hominy corn. Place the seared shoulder on top of the vegetables.
    (If roast is too large to fit comfortably in the slow cooker, slice it in half. Place a half on either side of the cooker. Clean and sanitize the knife used to cut the pork.)
  • Cover the pork and corn mixture with chile and then squeeze lime juice over mixture. Add the dry spices, distributing evenly. Add water to cover.
  • Put the lid on the slow cooker and set on low for 8 hours or high for 6 hours.
  • At the end of the cook time, check the pork for doneness. You should be able to remove it from the bone and shred it easily, even if it is a little firm.
  • Return the shredded pieces of pork to the stew and thoroughly combine with hominy corn and other ingredients. Let the stew become piping hot while you prepare the toppings.
  • Serve the pozole with warm tortillas, avocado, shredded cabbage, thinly sliced radishes, sprigs of cilantro, sour cream, and lime wedges.

Notes

The toppings make the pozole taste especially fresh. The shredded cabbage has a nice crunch and actually soaks up some of the flavor of the soup if you push it down into the broth. 
To keep this dairy free, leave off the sour cream. If you don't mind a bit of dairy, consider shredded cheese as another topping.
Of course, you don't need any toppings if you're short on time. The pozole is delicious on its own! 🌽
You'll get a bounteous amount of pozole from this recipe. Freeze any leftovers for another dinner (or lunch).

Nutrition

Calories: 271kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 28gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 938mgPotassium: 566mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 319IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 2mg
Nutrition Facts
Red and Green Pozole
Amount per Serving
Calories
271
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Cholesterol
 
71
mg
24
%
Sodium
 
938
mg
41
%
Potassium
 
566
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
 
22
g
7
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
28
g
56
%
Vitamin A
 
319
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
 
45
mg
55
%
Calcium
 
41
mg
4
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword B vitamins, collagen, fiber-rich, gluten-free, make-ahead, Pork, protein, slow-cooker
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