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Posole Recipe

Posole Recipe

A hearty Mexican soup made with pork, hominy, and a flavorful chili broth.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound pork shoulder cut into chunks
  • 2 cups canned hominy drained and rinsed
  • 3 dried guajillo chilies
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ½ onion chopped
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Method
 

  1. Remove stems and seeds from guajillo chilies and soak in hot water for 10 minutes.
  2. Blend softened chilies with garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, and a little soaking liquid until smooth.
  3. Place pork and chicken broth in a large pot and simmer for 30 minutes.
  4. Add the chili sauce and hominy to the pot.
  5. Simmer for another 30–40 minutes until the pork is tender.
  6. Season with salt, pepper, and lime juice.
  7. Serve hot with toppings.

Notes

  • Traditional toppings include cabbage, radishes, and lime.
  • Simmer longer for a deeper flavor if desired.
  • Adjust chili quantity for spice level.
  • Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 4 days.