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Pozole Verde for Fiesta

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nowayjosecuisine558.233 months agoWaivio3 min read

Pozole Verde is a traditional Mexican stew, brimming with vibrant flavors and colors. This hearty dish, typically enjoyed during festivities, combines tender pork, flavorful broth, and the zesty freshness of various toppings. It's a perfect way to bring people together and savor a comforting bowl of deliciousness.

Ingredients:

🥩 2 pork shoulders, bone-in
🧄 2 heads of garlic
🧅 1 large onion
🌿 8 bay leaves
🧂 2 full big spoons of kosher salt
🥄 2 full big spoons of chicken bouillon
🌶️ 8 poblano peppers
🌿 A small bunch of cilantro
🥫 2 (6lb) cans of white hominy
🥬 Shredded lettuce or cabbage (for serving)
🌶️ Sliced radishes (for serving)
🧅 Chopped onion (for serving)
🌶️ Chopped Serrano pepper (for serving)
🌿 Chopped cilantro (for serving)
🍋 Lime wedges (for serving)
🥛 Crema (for serving)
🫓 Tortilla chips (for serving)

Instructions:

1- Prepare the Pork:

Cut the pork shoulders into large chunks. Make incisions on the skin and fat for easier shredding later. If preferred, remove the fat after cooking to maintain flavor.

2- Initial Cooking:

Place the pork chunks into a large pot. Add the garlic heads, whole onion, bay leaves, kosher salt, and chicken bouillon. Cover the ingredients with water.

3- Simmer:

Bring the pot to a simmer and cook for about 1 hour. During cooking, periodically skim foam and impurities off the surface.

4- Prepare the Peppers:

Roast the poblano peppers until charred. Then, blend them along with the onion and garlic from the pot, a small bunch of cilantro, and some broth until smooth.

5- Combine Ingredients:

Add the blended poblano mixture and white hominy to the pot. Stir well to combine.

6- Final Cooking:

Cover the pot and let it simmer until the pork is tender and easily shreds, usually another 1-2 hours.

7- Shred the Pork:

Once cooked, remove the pork pieces, shred them, and return them to the pot.

8- Serve:

Serve hot in bowls with your choice of toppings on the side: shredded lettuce or cabbage, sliced radishes, chopped onion, chopped Serrano pepper, chopped cilantro, lime wedges, crema, and tortilla chips.