Red Pozole Recipe

Pozole Rojo is a traditional Mexican soup made with pork, hominy (cooked giant corn) , and a broth flavored with dried red chiles . Served with fresh vegetables and lime , it is a hearty and festive dish, typical of family celebrations.

Ingredients (for 6 people)

• Pork ribs – 1 kg

• Pork shoulder – 500 g

• Hominy (precooked cacahuazintle corn) – 1 kg (canned or fresh cooked)

• Garlic – 4 cloves

• White onion – 1 whole + 1 chopped for serving

• Dried Guajillo Chilies – 5

• Dried ancho chili peppers – 3

• Bay leaf – 2

• Dried Oregano – 1 teaspoon

• Salt and pepper – to taste

👉 Garnishes for serving:

• Iceberg lettuce – chopped

• Radishes – sliced

• Lime – in wedges

• Oregano – to taste

• Chili powder – to taste

• Tostadas – optional

Preparation

1️⃣ Cook the meat:

• In a large pot, cook the pork with onion, garlic, bay leaves and salt for about 2 hours or until tender.

• Remove the meat and shred it, keeping the cooking broth.

2️⃣ Prepare the red sauce:

• Toast the dried guajillo and ancho chiles in a pan for a few seconds.

• Soak them in hot water for 15 minutes .

• Blend the chili peppers with garlic and a little broth until you get a smooth sauce.

3️⃣ Combine everything:

• Strain the sauce and add it to the meat broth.

• Add the drained pozole corn and shredded meat .

• Cook everything for 30 minutes and season with salt and oregano.

4️⃣ Serve:

• Serve the pozole hot in bowls.

• Top with lettuce, radishes, chopped onion, lime and oregano to taste.

• Pair with tostadas for a true Mexican experience.