Pozole Verde

Place pork in large bowl. Sprinkle with salt, oregano and chili powder, tossing to coat evenly on all sides. Heat 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of the oil in Dutch oven or large heavy bottom saucepot on medium-high heat. Working in batches as needed, sear pork on all sides. Remove from skillet. Drain excess liquid from pot.

Add remaining 1 tablespoon (15 ml) oil to saucepot. Reduce heat to medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 2 - 3 minutes. Stir in chicken stock, bay leaf and green chilies. Return pork to pot. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 1 1/2 hours or until pork is tender.

Skim any excess fat from surface of stew. Shred pork into large pieces. Stir in Cholula® Salsa Verde and hominy. Simmer 30 minutes longer. Season with additional salt, if desired. Ladle pozole into serving bowls. Top with shredded cabbage, fresh cilantro, sliced radishes, chopped avocado and lime wedges, if desired. Test Kitchen Tips: • Try Making this Pozole in the Instant Pot®! Season pork as directed. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in Instant Pot on Sauté function. Add seasoned pork and brown on all sides. Remove from pot. Add onion and garlic; cook 2 - 3 minutes or until onion begins to brown. Stir in stock, bay leaf, green chiles and pork. Close lid. Set Valve to Seal. Set to cook on HIGH PRESSURE (MANUAL) 15 minutes. Allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes. Quick release any remaining pressure. Remove lid once pressure inside pot is completely released. Skim fat from surface. Shred pork into large pieces. Stir in Salsa Verde and hominy. Replace lid and set Valve to Seal. Set to cook on LOW PRESSURE 10 minutes longer, quick releasing pressure when time is up. Serve as directed. • You can also make this recipe in the slow cooker! Season pork as directed. Place in slow cooker. Add onions, garlic, chicken stock, bay leaf and green chiles. Cover. Cook 3 – 4 hours on HIGH or 5 – 6 hours on LOW. Shred pork into large pieces. Stir in Salsa Verde and hominy. Cover and cook on HIGH 15 minutes longer or until heated through and slightly thickened. Serve as directed.