Pozole Rojo
Ingredients
- 5 quartswater
- salt
- 1 lbpork ribs
- 4 lbpork shoulder
- half onion
- 4bay leaves
- hominy
- chili pots
- onion
- 4garlic cloves
- chicken bouillon
- oregano
- cumin
Directions
- 1
Bring 5 quarts of water to a boil.
- 2
Once it comes to a boil, add salt, 1 pound of pork ribs, and 4 pounds of pork shoulder (cut into 1 inch cubes) and mix it in.
- 3
Bring it to a boil again.
- 4
Once it comes to a boil, skim the top to remove all of the impurities from the meat.
- 5
Once all impurities are removed, add half onion and four bay leaves.
- 6
Cover it, reduce the heat to medium low, and allow it to cook for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- 7
After 1 hour and 30 minutes, check the meat; it should be nice and tender.
- 8
Add rinsed hominy.
- 9
Rinse chili pots, then place them on top, soak them, and allow them to cook for a couple minutes until softened.
- 10
Transfer the softened chilies to the blender cup.
- 11
Skim the top layer of the broth to remove as much oil as possible.
- 12
Transfer enough broth to the blender cup to cover the chili pots.
- 13
To the blender cup, add a piece of onion, 4 garlic cloves, chicken bouillon, oregano, and cumin.
- 14
Blend until smooth.
- 15
Add the blended sauce to your pot, straining if you need to.
- 16
Taste it for salt and adjust if needed.
- 17
Cover it and allow it to continue cooking for another 30 minutes.
- 18
Serve and enjoy.
Pozole Rojo
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About this Recipe
The Easiest & Most Delicious Pozole Rojo You'll Ever Make
Craving a hearty, flavor-packed bowl of traditional Mexican comfort? Look no further than this incredible Pozole Rojo recipe! Often thought of as a complex dish, we're here to show you how to create the easiest pozole that doesn't compromise on that authentic, rich taste. Perfect for soup season or any time you need a warming, soul-satisfying meal, this Mexican recipe is about to become a staple in your kitchen.
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