Description
Comforting Pozole Verde is a traditional Mexican stew featuring tender pork shoulder simmered with hominy and a flavorful green tomatillo sauce. This heartwarming dish is perfect for family gatherings, offering a rich combination of savory pork and vibrant green chilies with fresh cilantro garnishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups hominy
- 1 pound pork shoulder, cut into pieces
- 4 cups chicken broth
Green Sauce
- 1 cup tomatillos, husked and chopped
- 1/2 cup green chilies, chopped
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
Seasoning and Garnish
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large pot, place the pork shoulder pieces, chicken broth, and hominy together, creating the base for the pozole.
- Simmer the Pork: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat then reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for 1 hour until the pork is tender.
- Prepare the Green Sauce: In a blender, combine the husked and chopped tomatillos, green chilies, chopped onion, minced garlic, and cumin. Blend until the mixture becomes a smooth sauce.
- Add the Sauce and Continue Cooking: Pour the blended green sauce into the pot with the pork and hominy, stirring well. Simmer for an additional 30 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Season the Pozole: Add salt to taste, adjusting as needed for seasoning.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the hot pozole into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- You can soak hominy overnight to reduce cooking time, but pre-cooked canned hominy may be used as a substitute.
- The green sauce can be adjusted in spice level by choosing milder or hotter green chilies.
- For more depth, consider adding oregano or lime wedges at the table.
- This recipe can be made in a slow cooker by adjusting cooking times accordingly.
