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Pozole Rojo with Pork Bowl of homemade pozole rojo with pork topped with shredded cabbage, sliced radishes, diced onion, fresh cilantro, and hominy in rich red chili broth, served with lime wedges.

Pozole Rojo with Pork

A hearty, smoky, and comforting Mexican stew perfect for family meals and special occasions.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Simmer Time 1 hour
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 487

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder or butt trimmed of excess fat and cut into 3-inch chunks
  • 1 white onion halved and peeled
  • 1 head garlic tip cut off
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 10 cups water
  • 6 dried guajillo chiles rinsed and seeded
  • 4 dried ancho chiles rinsed and seeded
  • ½ white onion peeled and cut into large chunks
  • 4 garlic cloves unpeeled
  • 2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 cup broth from the pot
  • 2 25-ounce cans white hominy (drained and rinsed)
  • Optional toppings: sliced radishes shredded cabbage, chopped cilantro, diced avocado, diced white onion, lime wedges

Method
 

  1. Place the pork, onion, garlic, bay leaves, and salt in a large stockpot. Add 10 cups of water, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Skim off any foam or impurities that rise to the top. Simmer uncovered for 1 ½ to 2 hours, until the pork is fall-apart tender.
  2. Use tongs to remove the pork from the pot and transfer it to a cutting board. Shred the pork into bite-sized pieces. Remove the onion, garlic, and bay leaves from the pot, then return the shredded pork to the pot.
  3. While the pork cooks, place the dried chiles in a small saucepan and add enough water to cover them (about 4 cups). Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 15 minutes, or until the chiles have softened.
  4. On a baking sheet, broil the onion and garlic cloves for 4 to 6 minutes, or until they are lightly charred. Let them cool until easy to handle.
  5. Transfer the softened chiles and 1 cup of the soaking liquid to a high-powered blender. Peel the roasted garlic and add it to the blender along with the charred onion, oregano, and salt. Blend on high for 1 to 2 minutes, until the sauce is completely smooth.
  6. Add the red chili sauce and hominy to the stockpot with the pork. Stir everything together and simmer for an additional 1 hour, partially covered, allowing the flavors to combine.
  7. Ladle the pozole into bowls and garnish with your choice of toppings such as radishes, cabbage, cilantro, avocado, onion, and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 487kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 34gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 2469mgPotassium: 1078mgFiber: 15gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 7135IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Pozole Rojo with Pork is a deeply flavorful Mexican dish that makes for a comforting and satisfying meal. It's perfect for a family gathering or holiday celebrations like Christmas. If you want to make it extra spicy, add a couple of dried chiles de arbol to the broth.

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