Pozole Rojo: A Beginner-Friendly Guide for Home Cooks in the USA
Make authentic **Pozole Rojo** at home with this step-by-step recipe! Perfect for beginners and home cooks in the USA, this traditional Mexican red hominy stew is rich, hearty, and full of bold flavors from dried chiles, tender pork, and aromatic toppings.
Ingredients
Instructions
In a large stockpot, combine pork, onion, garlic, bay leaves, and 8 cups of water or broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 1.5 hours until the pork is tender. Skim off foam as it cooks.
In a medium saucepan, boil guajillo and ancho chiles for 10 minutes until softened. Transfer to a blender with 1 cup of the cooking liquid, oregano, and cumin. Blend until smooth.
Pass the blended chile sauce through a sieve into the broth pot for a smoother texture.
Stir in the drained hominy and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for another 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Taste and adjust seasoning. Remove bay leaves and serve hot.
Add cabbage, radishes, onion, oregano, lime juice, and a touch of cilantro on top before serving. Serve with tostadas or tortillas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 bowl (about 2 cups)
- Calories
- 350 calories
- Sugar Content
- 3g
- Sodium Content
- 780mg
- Fat Content
- 12g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 4g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 8g
- Trans Fat Content
- 0g
- Carbohydrate Content
- 35g
- Fiber Content
- 5g
- Protein Content
- 28g
- Cholesterol Content
- 70mg
