Pork Posole with Hominy

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Pork Posole with Hominy

Prep 20 minCook 1 hr 30 minTotal 1 hr 50 minYield 6 servings

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Equipment: Measuring scale and spoons, mixing bowls, a sturdy utensil, and the pan or baking dish specified in the method

Ingredients

600 g boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-cm cubes 1 tbsp neutral oil 1 whole medium onion, diced 2 whole garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp mild chilli powder 400 g chopped canned tomatoes 1 can 800 g white hominy, drained and rinsed 1.5 l chicken broth or water 1 tsp salt, plus to taste 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 whole lime, cut into wedges 1 whole ripe avocado, diced

Instructions

1. Brown pork

   Heat oil in a heavy pot over medium-high. Brown pork in batches, then transfer to a plate.

2. Cook aromatics

   Add onion and cook 4 minutes. Stir in garlic, cumin and chilli powder for 30 seconds.

3. Simmer pork

   Return pork and juices to pot. Add tomatoes, broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer 60 to 75 minutes until pork is tender.

4. Add hominy

   Stir in drained hominy and simmer 15 minutes. Taste and adjust salt.

5. Serve

   Ladle into bowls and offer lime wedges and diced avocado at the table.

How to tell when it is ready

Ladle into bowls and offer lime wedges and diced avocado at the table.

Tips

• Heat oil in a heavy pot over medium-high.
• Add onion and cook 4 minutes.
• Return pork and juices to pot.
• Stir in drained hominy and simmer 15 minutes.

Troubleshooting

• If pork is still firm, continue simmering with the pot covered.
• If the soup is too salty, add water and more hominy or tomatoes.

Substitutions

• Use water or vegetable broth for a different flavour profile.
• Use canned white beans if hominy is unavailable.

Variations

• Use chicken in place of pork and shorten the simmer.
• Add dried oregano with the cumin.

Serving suggestions

• Serve with shredded cabbage.
• Add sliced radishes and lime.
• Offer warm tortillas.
• Top with cilantro if desired.

Make ahead

Measure the ingredients ahead. Follow the storage guidance after cooking: Refrigerate within 2 hours for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

Storage

Refrigerate within 2 hours for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

Food safety

Cook pork until tender and reheat leftovers to 74°C (165°F).

Frequently asked questions

What can I use instead of hominy?

Hominy gives posole its characteristic texture. If unavailable, use drained white beans, though the result will be different.

How should I store pork posole with hominy?

Refrigerate within 2 hours for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

Serve with shredded cabbage. Refrigerate within 2 hours for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.