Posole (Pork and Hominy Stew) Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 2 hours
- 🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
- 🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Description:
Warm up your kitchen and your soul with this hearty Posole (Pork and Hominy Stew) recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. 🌶️🐖
Recipe Category: Stew
Keywords: Pork, Meat, Mexican, Weeknight, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 934
- Fat: 49.6g
- Saturated Fat: 17.6g
- Cholesterol: 283.3mg
- Sodium: 1257.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 29.6g
- Fiber: 5.6g
- Sugar: 7.8g
- Protein: 85.6g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 5 tbsp | Chili powder |
| 1 tsp | Salt |
| 1/2 tsp | Ground black pepper |
| 2 1/2 slices | Bacon |
| 3 | Onion, diced |
| 1 | Smoked ham, diced |
| 1 | Carrot, diced |
| 1 | Garlic cloves, minced |
| 6 | Poblano chiles, chopped |
| 2 cans (15 oz each) | Hominy, drained |
| 2 cups | Beer |
| 1 can (14.5 oz) | Diced tomatoes, undrained |
| 1 cup | Low sodium chicken broth |
| 1 tsp | Dried marjoram |
| 1 bunch | Fresh cilantro, chopped |
Instructions:
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In a bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of chili powder, salt, and ground black pepper.
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Rub this spice mixture all over the pork, ensuring it’s evenly coated.
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In a heavy large pot over medium heat, sauté the bacon until it turns crisp.
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Transfer the crispy bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain off excess oil.
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Working in batches, add the pork to the same pot (leaving some space around each piece). Sauté until the pork is nicely browned on all sides, which should take about 10 minutes per batch. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the pork to a bowl once done.
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Reduce the heat to medium, then add the diced onions, smoked ham, diced carrot, and minced garlic to the pot. Cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally and scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
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Add the chopped poblano chiles to the pot and stir for another minute.
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Stir in the drained hominy, undrained diced tomatoes, beer, low sodium chicken broth, dried marjoram, the browned pork (from earlier), and the remaining 2 teaspoons of chili powder. Bring everything to a gentle boil.
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Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the stew simmer gently for about 1 hour. This allows the pork to become tender and all the flavors to meld together beautifully.
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After an hour, uncover the pot and let the stew simmer for an additional 10 minutes. This helps the liquid to reduce slightly and thicken, intensifying the flavors.
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Taste the stew and season with additional salt and pepper if needed, adjusting to your preference.
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Serve your comforting Posole (Pork and Hominy Stew) hot, garnished with the reserved crispy bacon bits and freshly chopped cilantro. 🥓🌿
This delightful recipe yields about 4 servings of warm, flavorful Posole that’s perfect for cozy dinners or for sharing with loved ones on chilly evenings. Enjoy the comforting blend of spices, tender pork, and hearty hominy in every delicious spoonful! 🍲✨
