Pozole Rojo with Pork

Ingredients

• 2 lb pork shoulder
• 6 whole dried guajillo chiles
• 4 whole dried ancho chiles
• 6 cups white hominy, canned
• 1 whole yellow onion
• 6 whole garlic cloves
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 1.5 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp cumin
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 whole dried chile de árbol
• 2 whole lime
• 4 whole fresh radishes
• 2 cups fresh cabbage

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut pork shoulder into 2-inch chunks, leaving some fat attached for flavor. Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat and sear the pork in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown, then set aside on a plate.

2. 2

   In the same pot, add the halved onion and sear for 2 minutes until lightly charred. Add the whole garlic cloves and toast for 30 seconds until fragrant, then return the pork to the pot.

3. 3

   Pour in the chicken broth and water, then bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a gentle simmer, cover partially, and cook for 1 hour until pork is tender, skimming foam from the surface as needed.

4. 4

   While pork cooks, remove stems and seeds from the guajillo, ancho, and chile de árbol chiles. Toast the dried chiles in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, then soak in hot water for 15 minutes until soft.

5. 5

   Drain the softened chiles and blend with 1 cup of soaking liquid, oregano, cumin, and 2 garlic cloves in a blender until completely smooth. Strain through a fine sieve into the pot, pressing solids to extract all flavor.

6. 6

   Add the drained hominy and the red chile sauce to the simmering pot. Stir well and simmer for 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld, then season with salt and pepper to taste.

7. 7

   Prepare toppings: thinly slice radishes, finely shred fresh cabbage, and cut limes into wedges. Ladle the hot pozole into large bowls and serve with a wedge of lime and each topping on the side for guests to add as desired.

Tools you’ll need

• Large heavy pot
• Skillet or comal
• Blender
• Fine sieve or strainer
• Wooden spoon

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