Pozole Verde
- 🐖 4 lb pork shoulder, cut into big chunks
- 🧂 Salt to taste
- 🧅 1/2 onion, sliced
- 🧄 1 whole head of garlic
- 🌿 4 bay leaves
- 🌿 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 🌿 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 🌶️ 4 poblano peppers, seeds and stems removed
- 🌶️ 3 jalapeños, seeds intact, stems removed
- 🌿 Fresh cilantro, a small bunch
- 🍅 6 tomatillos
- 🌽 Hominy, amount to taste
- 🥬 Shredded cabbage or lettuce, for topping
- 🌿 Radishes, sliced, for topping
- 🍋 Lime wedges, for serving
Pozole Verde is a traditional Mexican dish bursting with rich flavors and vibrant green tones. Perfect for a cozy gathering, this hearty soup combines pork shoulder with a zesty blend of peppers and herbs, topped with crisp, fresh garnishes.
Ingredients
🐖 4 lb pork shoulder, cut into big chunks
🧂 Salt to taste
🧅 1/2 onion, sliced
🧄 1 whole head of garlic
🌿 4 bay leaves
🌿 1/4 teaspoon cumin
🌿 1/4 teaspoon oregano
🌶️ 4 poblano peppers, seeds and stems removed
🌶️ 3 jalapeños, seeds intact, stems removed
🌿 Fresh cilantro, a small bunch
🍅 6 tomatillos
🌽 Hominy, amount to taste
🥬 Shredded cabbage or lettuce, for topping
🌿 Radishes, sliced, for topping
🍋 Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
1- Prep and Cook the Pork
- In a large pot, add pork shoulder chunks. Cover with water (about a quarter of the pot) and add sliced onion, whole garlic head, bay leaves, cumin, oregano, and salt to taste. Bring to a boil. Cook for 15 minutes until the flavors meld.
2- Prepare the Green Sauce
- While the pork is cooking, blend the poblano peppers, jalapeños, fresh cilantro, and tomatillos until smooth.
3- Combine Ingredients
- Remove the pork from the pot, drain the cooking liquid, and rinse the pork a few times to remove excess fat and impurities. Pour the blended green mixture into a bowl, and scoop out the solid parts, leaving the liquid at the bottom.
4- Simmer Together
- Return the pork back to the pot and add the scooped green mixture. Simmer for another 15 minutes.
5- Add Hominy
- Stir in the desired amount of hominy, allowing it to heat through. You can adjust the amount based on personal preference.
6- Serve
- Ladle the Pozole Verde into bowls and top with shredded cabbage, sliced radishes, and a splash of lime juice to taste. Enjoy with lime wedges on the side.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6-8
Equipment: Large pot, blender
Cooking Tips:
- For a smokier flavor, roast the peppers before blending.
- Adjust the spice level by adding or reducing the number of jalapeños.
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