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Pozole Rojo (Red Chile Pork and Hominy Soup)

Prep 30 min Cook 2 hr 30 min Total 3 hr Servings 8

By Lukasz Jagiello

Published Oct 11, 2026 · Updated Oct 11, 2026

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About this recipe

I only post recipes that I have tried and verified and are good to my taste — all taste may vary.

Toast dried chiles just until fragrant; scorched chiles make the broth bitter.

Ingredients

Method

  1. 01

    Simmer pork, onion, 4 garlic cloves, bay and salt in water 1 1/2 hours, skimming.

  2. 02

    Toast chiles in a dry skillet 30 seconds per side, soak in hot water 20 minutes, then blend with 2 garlic cloves, oregano, cumin and 1 cup soaking liquid. Strain.

  3. 03

    Remove pork, shred, and return. Stir in chile purée and hominy.

  4. 04

    Simmer 30 minutes; season.

  5. 05

    Serve with toppings.

Notes & swaps

  • Toast dried chiles just until fragrant; scorched chiles make the broth bitter.