Crock Pot Pozole
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pounds boneless pork loin
cut into 1/2 to 1-inch cubes
- 1 large yellow onion
peeled and diced
- 2 cloves garlic
minced
- 1 jalapeno
seeded and diced
- 1 poblano pepper
seeded and chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 29 ounces canned White Hominy
drained
- 16 ounces salsa verde
- 7 ounces canned diced green chilies
- Chopped cilantro
- Shredded green cabbage
- Thinly sliced radishes
- Lime wedges
Directions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook until seared on all sides.
- 2
Add the onion, jalapeno, and poblano peppers to the skillet and saute until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent it from burning. Add the salt, pepper, and cumin and stir to distribute the spices.
- 4
Transfer the pork and veggies to a 6-quart slow cooker. Pour in the chicken stock, hominy, salsa verde, and diced green chiles. Stir to combine.
- 5
Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours, or on HIGH for 2 hours and then LOW for 1 hour.
- 6
Stir the soup and check the seasoning, adding salt and pepper to taste as needed.
- 7
Portion into bowls and top with shredded cabbage, sliced radishes, cilantro, and/or lime wedges for garnish. Serve warm.
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About this Recipe
Looking for a comforting, hearty meal that practically cooks itself? This Crock Pot Pozole delivers all the rich, savory flavors of traditional Mexican comfort food with the incredible ease of your slow cooker. It's a satisfying stew perfect for a cozy night in.
The magic of this slow-cooker pozole recipe lies in its set-it-and-forget-it approach. Slow cooking the boneless pork loin transforms it into incredibly tender, fall-apart morsels, perfectly infused with aromatic vegetables like onion, garlic, jalapeno, and poblano, alongside vibrant salsa verde. It’s a truly satisfying dish that comes together with minimal fuss, letting your crock pot do all the heavy lifting.
Prepare for a bowl brimming with savory depth and satisfying textures. Each spoonful offers tender pieces of pork, chewy white hominy, and the bright, zesty notes of salsa verde, all simmered together in a rich chicken stock. The gentle heat from the poblano and a hint of jalapeno creates a wonderfully balanced warmth, making every bite incredibly cozy and flavorful. This hearty pozole is sure to become a family favorite.
Personalize your pozole experience with a variety of fresh toppings to brighten the flavors. Enhance the freshness with a generous sprinkle of chopped cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime wedges. For added crunch and a peppery bite, pile on shredded green cabbage and thinly sliced radishes. If you prefer more or less heat, you can easily adjust the amount of diced jalapeno to suit your taste.
This Crock Pot Pozole is an ideal choice for a relaxed family supper or a cozy gathering with friends, especially on a chilly evening. Serve it simply in large bowls, letting everyone customize their own with the array of fresh garnishes.