NEW MEXICO POSOLE (HOMINY STEW) RECIPE - (4.9/5)

New Mexico Posole (Hominy Stew) Recipe - (4.9/5) image

Provided by á-5765

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 to 2 lbs prepared frozen posole corn liquid
5 cups low sodium chicken broth and 5 cups water
2-3 lbs pork shoulder, slow roasted for 3 hours, shredded (or instead, cut into cubes and brown in a heavy skillet on medium heat)
1 onion, chopped
2-3 cloves garlic, finely minced or chopped
1 t black pepper corns
1 t oregano, crushed
1-2 t ground cumin (comino)
3-6 pods dried red chile, rinsed and crumbled or 3T coarsely ground red chile powder or use red/green chile sauce

Steps:

1. Place posole in the 10 cups of liquid in large pot. Boil, reduce to simmer for 5 hours. If using a pressure cooker, cook for 45 minutes at 15 pounds of pressure. 2. Season pork shoulder and roast at 325 for 2-3 hours. When done cut or shred into bite sized chunks. 3. Add the pork to the cooked posole with additional water or broth if needed. Cook till tender. 4. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for an addition 1-2 hours. 5. Add salt, if needed, and adjust seasonings to suit taste. Choice of Sides: warm tortillas, tomato salsa, red chile sauce, chopped tomatillos or ripe tomatoes, chopped green pepper, chopped onion, radishes, lime wedges, guacamole, diced green chiles, sour cream, shredded cheese.