Slow-Cooker Pork Posole
Ingredients
- 2 ½ pounds Boneless Country Pork Ribs)
(or pork butt
- salt and pepper
- 3 teaspoons vegetable oil
divided
- 1 large onion
chopped
- 6 medium garlic cloves
minced
- 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano
- 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
minced
- 2 cans white or yellow hominy
), 15-ounce
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 can diced fire roasted tomatoes
14.5 ounce
- juice of 1 lime
- cilantro
- lime wedges
- hot sauce
- shredded cheese or Cotija cheese crumbled
- sliced radishes
- diced avocado
- red onions
minced
- red pepper flakes
- chips or corn tortillas
Directions
- 1
Trim any visible fat from the pork and cut into 1-inch pieces. Season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the pork pieces to the pan and cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes. Add the browned pork to the slow cooker. Add another teaspoon of oil to the pan and once shimmering, brown the remaining pork. Remove to the slow cooker.
- 2
Reduce the heat to medium and add the last teaspoon of oil to the pan. Once heated add the chopped onions. Sauté the onions until softened and browned, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin and oregano to the onions. Stir and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the onion and garlic mixture to the slow cooker.
- 3
Add the minced chipotle peppers with adobo sauce, hominy, chicken broth, bay leaf and fire roasted canned tomatoes to the slow cooker. Stir to combine. Cover and cook until the pork is very tender, about 6 to 7 hours on high or 7 to 8 on low.
- 4
Turn off the slow cooker and remove the bay leaf. Skim any fat from the surface of the soup. Season with salt and pepper to taste and add the juice of 1 lime. Serve with your favorite toppings.
Slow-Cooker Pork Posole
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About this Recipe
Craving a dish that’s both deeply comforting and bursting with vibrant flavor? This Slow-Cooker Pork Posole delivers a robust, hearty Mexican soup experience right to your table with minimal effort.
The beauty of slow cooking truly shines in this posole recipe. Allowing boneless country pork ribs to simmer for hours gently tenderizes the meat, infusing every bite with the rich, savory notes from fire-roasted tomatoes, aromatic Mexican oregano, and smoky chipotle peppers. This method develops a complex flavor profile that tastes like it cooked all day, because it did.
You'll discover a soup that is wonderfully savory and deeply satisfying, providing a true taste of Mexican comfort. Expect incredibly tender, shreddable pork complementing the chewy, satisfying texture of hominy, all swimming in a rich, slightly spicy broth. The robust flavors from the chili powder, ground cumin, and smoky minced chipotle peppers create a warm, inviting experience, balanced by a bright, zesty finish from fresh lime juice. This hearty bowl promises a comforting meal that’s surprisingly straightforward to prepare, allowing your slow cooker to do the heavy lifting in developing these complex layers of flavor.
Flexibility is key with this robust pork posole. You can easily use boneless country pork ribs or a flavorful pork butt, both yielding succulent, fall-apart tender results after hours in the slow cooker. When it comes to the hominy, feel free to swap between white or yellow hominy to suit your preference, ensuring it's drained but not rinsed to maintain its unique texture. The magic truly happens with the generous array of garnishes: a fresh sprinkle of cilantro, a zesty squeeze of fresh lime, a warming dash of your favorite hot sauce, creamy shredded cheese or crumbled Cotija cheese, crisp sliced radishes, refreshing diced avocado, or even a hint of minced red onions and red pepper flakes can each transform your bowl into a personalized masterpiece.
This Slow-Cooker Pork Posole is perfect for a cozy family dinner or feeding a crowd on a chilly evening. Serve it alongside crunchy chips or warm corn tortillas, allowing everyone to customize their bowl with all the delightful toppings.