Pozole Recipe (Traditional Mexican Hominy Soup – Red Pozole)
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This traditional pozole recipe is hearty, nourishing, and packed with authentic Mexican flavors. With simple ingredients and customizable toppings, it’s perfect for family dinners, holidays, or make-ahead meals. For holidays, family gatherings, or weekend meals, this authentic pozole delivers bold flavor, nourishing ingredients, and a customizable bowl everyone loves.
Ingredients
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the MeatIn a large pot, add pork, water or broth, onion, garlic, bay leaves, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 75–90 minutes until meat is tender. Remove meat, shred, and set aside.
Step 2: Prepare Chile SauceSoak dried chiles in hot water for 15 minutes until softened. Blend chiles with cumin, oregano, paprika, and a little soaking liquid until smooth.
Step 3: Build the PozoleStrain chile sauce into the broth. Add hominy and shredded meat. Simmer for 20–30 minutes, adjusting salt as needed.
Step 4: ServeLadle into bowls and let everyone customize with toppings.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 503 calories
- Carbohydrate Content
- 12 grams carbohydrates
- Cholesterol Content
- 142 milligrams cholesterol
- Fat Content
- 34 grams fat
- Fiber Content
- 2 grams fiber
- Protein Content
- 39 grams protein
- Saturated Fat Content
- 12 grams saturated fat
- Serving Size
- 1
- Sodium Content
- 1449 milligrams sodium
- Sugar Content
- 5 grams sugar
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 22 grams unsaturated fat
