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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