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Mexican Green Chile Posole
A Traditional and Comforting Pork and Hominy Stew Infused with Roasted Poblanos and Zesty Green Chiles
Ingredients
For the Posole Verde:
- 2 lbs pork shoulder (or pork stew meat), cut into chunks
- 1 ½ cups dried hominy (or canned hominy, drained and rinsed)
- 1 medium onion, quartered
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1–2 roasted poblano peppers (or canned green chiles), chopped
- 2–3 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 2–3 fresh or canned green chilies, chopped (optional, for extra spice)
- 1–2 dried bay leaves
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 6 cups chicken broth (or water)
For Garnish and Serving:
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
- Lime wedges
- Sliced radishes (optional)
1. Prepare the Pork
- In a large pot or crockpot, add the pork shoulder chunks.
- Pour in the chicken broth (or water) until the meat is submerged.
- Add the quartered onion, minced garlic, bay leaves, and ground cumin to the pot.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 2-3 hours (or cook on low in the crockpot for 6-7 hours) until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
2. Prepare the Hominy and Green Chile Sauce
- If using dried hominy, cook according to package instructions before adding it to the soup. If using canned hominy, simply drain and rinse it.
- While the pork is cooking, roast the poblano peppers (if using fresh). You can do this by charring them directly over an open flame or under a broiler, then peeling off the skin and removing the seeds. Chop the roasted peppers.
- Add the chopped roasted poblanos (or canned green chiles) and chopped tomatoes to the pot with the pork. Stir in the hominy.
3. Simmer the Soup
- Continue simmering the soup for 30 minutes to an hour, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Add more broth or water if needed to maintain a soupy consistency.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper, and additional cumin or oregano if desired.
4. Serve
- Once the pork is tender and the flavors have come together, remove the bay leaves.
- Ladle the green chile posole into bowls.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, sliced radishes, and lime wedges for added freshness and flavor.
5. Enjoy
- Serve your Mexican Green Chile Posole with warm tortillas or crusty bread for a comforting, hearty meal.
This Mexican Green Chile Posole is perfect for cozy dinners, especially during the colder months. Enjoy the warm, comforting flavors of pork, hominy, and green chile! 🌽🍲
