## Delight Your Taste Buds with Homemade Pozole!
Time required:
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
## Why Make This Recipe
Warm your cold nights or celebrate extraordinary moments with this amazing Mexican dish, Pozole. Rich in flavor, it will surely satisfy your hunger and warm your heart. It’s a hearty, unforgettable meal that immerses you in the depth of Mexican cuisine.
## How to make Pozole
## Ingredients:
– 2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into chunks
– 8 cups chicken or pork broth
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 large onion, quartered
– 2 tsp salt
– 2 tsp oregano
– 1 tsp cumin
– 4 cups canned hominy, drained and rinsed
– 3 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
– 2 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
– 2 cups water (for soaking chiles)
– 1 lime, cut into wedges
– Toppings: sliced radishes, shredded cabbage, chopped cilantro, diced onion, avocado slices
## Directions :
1. Prep the Pork: In a large pot, add the pork chunks, broth, quartered onion, garlic, salt, oregano, and cumin. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for about 1.5 hours, or until the pork is tender. Skim off any foam that forms on top.
2. Prepare the Chiles: While the pork is cooking, soak the guajillo and ancho chiles in 2 cups of hot water for about 20 minutes until they soften.
3. Blend the Chiles: Once softened, blend the chiles with their soaking water until you have a smooth sauce.
4. Combine Ingredients: After the pork is tender, remove the onion pieces and add the chile sauce and hominy to the pot. Simmer for an additional 30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
5. Serve: Ladle the Pozole into bowls, and garnish with lime wedges and your preferred toppings like radishes, cabbage, cilantro, diced onions, and avocado slices.
## How to Serve Pozole
Pozole is traditionally served with a variety of toppings like radishes, cabbage, cilantro, diced onions, and avocado slices that each person can add according to their taste. Don’t forget to squeeze the lime wedge over the soup for the ultimate flavor boost!
## How to Store Pozole
Store the Pozole in a covered container in the fridge. When properly stored, it will last for 3 to 4 days. Pozole can also be frozen for up to 2 months.
## Tips to Make Pozole
– To get the full flavor out of your pozole, cook it slowly and give it plenty of time to simmer.
– Remember to skim off any foam that forms on top.
– Adding the toppings just before eating ensures they stay fresh and crunchy.
## Variation if any
If you’d like to try a different spin on the classic Pozole, you could add some fried tortilla chips on top of the soup for some extra crunch. Or, for a vegetarian version, swap out the pork shoulder for portobello mushrooms.
## FAQs
– **Can I make this dish vegan?** Yes, simply substitute the pork with jackfruit or mushrooms and use vegetable broth instead of chicken or pork broth.
– **Can I make Pozole ahead of time?** Absolutely, it tastes even better the next day once all the flavors have had time to meld together.
– **What can I serve with Pozole?** Traditionally, Pozole is served with tostadas or a Mexican sandwich on the side for a complete meal.