Posole

A traditional Mexican soup or stew with ancient roots, often enjoyed during celebrations and gatherings. Hearty and flavorful, it features hominy—dried corn kernels treated with lime to remove the hull—combined with meat and rich seasonings.

Season <quantity>500<unit>g</unit></quantity> of cubed pork neck with <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of smoked paprika, <quantity>2<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of garlic powder and <quantity>2<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of salt

Stir to combine and to season the meat evenly

Peel and halve <quantity>½</quantity> onion. Peel and finely slice <quantity>4</quantity> garlic cloves

Add <quantity>1<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of dried hominy corn to a pot and cover with <quantity>3<unit>cups</unit></quantity> of water

Add <quantity>1</quantity> bay leaf, <quantity>2<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of coriander seed powder and <quantity>2<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of cumin powder. Turn the heat on medium-low

Add <quantity>2<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of salt and bring to a simmer

Cook for 1-1h30 until the corn is tender. Add more water if necessary. Strain the liquid and reserve the cooked corn

Add <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of vegetable oil to a pan over high heat. Add the seasoned pork neck

Sear the meat, stirring as necessary

Add the peeled onion, <quantity>¼</quantity> of roasted pig trotter, <quantity>1</quantity> dried green chili, and <quantity>1</quantity> bay leaf

Add <quantity>¼</quantity> of pig trotter, the sliced garlic, <quantity>½<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of smoked paprika, and <quantity>1<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of coriander seed powder

Add the cooked hominy corn and <quantity>3<unit>cups</unit></quantity> of water. Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat

Once boiling, remove the foam from the surface and add <quantity>½<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of chipotle sauce. Cook until the pork neck is tender

Fix the salt and add hot sauce to taste

Remove the excess fat from the surface and serve in a soup bowl. The pozole is ready

Enjoy!

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