POSOLE
Posole, or pozole, is a spicy corn stew traditionally made with pork. New Mexicans have been enjoying posole for centuries. Posole is a ceremonial dish for celebrating life's blessings.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Posole corn or hominy
- 1 large Onion, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 10 cups Water
- ¼ tbsp Oregano
- 1 pound Pork loin, bite-sized
- 1 cup Red or green chile
- 1 tbsp Salt
Instructions
- Rinse posole corn until water runs clear, and then drain. Place posole corn, pork and 10 cups water in a large stewing pot.
- Bring to a boil on high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3 hours.
- Bring to a boil on high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3 hours.
- Continue to simmer for another 2 hours, or until posole corn kernels open and are soft but not falling apart.
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Notes
It's the recipe you've all been waiting for: Traditional posole is made with large-kernel white corn that has been soaked in a solution of lime and then dehydrated. Hominy is frequently used as a substitution for genuine posole. Posole, or pozole, is a highly spiced corn stew traditionally made with pork, but it also has delicious variations like Posole Verde, Turkey Posole, and Green Chile Chicken Posole.
For centuries, New Mexicans have enjoyed posole, a ceremonial dish for celebrating life's blessings. Whether you're savoring the hearty flavors of Posole Rojo or indulging in this classic as your favorite soup, posole remains a comforting and flavorful tradition that connects the past and the present.
