Description
Get ready to fall in love with a bold, comforting bowl of Pozole Rojo—one of the most iconic Mexican food ideas that works perfectly as an easy dinner, cozy weekend meal, or even a special gathering dish. This easy recipe brings together tender pork, hominy, and a rich red chile broth that’s deeply flavorful yet surprisingly simple to make at home. Whether you’re looking for dinner ideas, a hearty healthy-ish meal, or something new to add to your list of homemade classics, this Pozole Rojo delivers warmth, texture, and vibrant toppings in every bite.
Ingredients
2 lbs pork shoulder
6 cups chicken or pork broth
2 cups hominy drained and rinsed
4 dried guajillo chiles
2 dried ancho chiles
3 cloves garlic
1 medium onion
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup sliced radishes
1 avocado sliced
2 cups shredded cabbage
2 limes cut into wedges
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Tostadas for serving
Instructions
1. Cut the pork shoulder into large chunks and place in a pot with broth, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper. Simmer until tender (about 1.5–2 hours).
2. Remove stems and seeds from dried chiles and soak them in hot water for 15–20 minutes.
3. Blend softened chiles with garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, and a bit of soaking liquid until smooth.
4. Strain the sauce into a bowl or directly into the pot to remove any solids.
5. Shred the cooked pork and return it to the pot.
6. Add the chile sauce and stir well to combine.
7. Add hominy and simmer for another 30–45 minutes.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
9. Prepare toppings like radishes, cabbage, avocado, cilantro, and lime.
10. Serve hot and top as desired with fresh garnishes and tostadas on the side.
Notes
Toast dried chiles lightly before soaking to deepen flavor.
Use bone-in pork for a richer broth if available.
Let pozole rest before serving for best flavor development.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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