Pozole Recipe
Pork or chick hominy soup garnished with red onion, red cabbage, lettuce, lime radish, and oregano. An Aztec classic food for the Gods!
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Garnishes
Method
Cooking the Pozole
- 1
Prepare the Pork
In a large pot, combine the pork shoulder, water, whole onion, and garlic cloves. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Simmer
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover. Let it simmer for about 2 hours, or until the pork is tender.
- 3
- 4
Final Simmer
Let the soup simmer for an additional 30 minutes, allowing all flavors to meld. Season with salt to taste.
Preparing the Garnishes
- 5
Chop the Vegetables
Finely chop the red onion, red cabbage, and lettuce. Slice the radish into thin rounds.
- 6
Prepare the Limes
Cut the limes into wedges for serving.
Serving the Pozole
- 7
Serve Hot
Ladle the pozole into bowls and top with chopped garnishes. Serve with lime wedges on the side for added flavor.