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Pork and Hominy Stew

Savory Pork and Hominy Stew for Cozy Nights In

This Pork and Hominy Stew is a hearty, flavorful dish perfect for cozy nights in, bringing comfort and warmth.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Broth
  • 3 pounds Pork Shoulder can substitute with pork butt
  • 1 large Fresh Onion use shallots as a substitute if needed
  • 4 cloves Garlic fresh garlic recommended
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves dried bay leaves preferred
  • 2 teaspoon Mexican Oregano can use regular oregano if unavailable
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoon Oil vegetable or canola oil work as substitutes
For the Sauce
  • 3 pieces Ancho Chiles key for red sauce
  • 2 pieces Guajillo Chiles optional but enhances flavor
For the Hominy
  • 2 cups Hominy canned or dried (soak if dried)

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Skillet or cast-iron pan
  • blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine sliced onion, garlic, bay leaves, and Mexican oregano with the pork shoulder. Fill with enough water to cover and bring to a boil. Then simmer for 3 to 4 hours until tender.
  2. Carefully remove the pork, allow it to cool, shred it using forks, and set aside, reserving the broth.
  3. In a separate pot, bring water to boil, add hominy, and cook for 5-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  4. Rinse ancho and guajillo chiles, removing stems and seeds, then toast in a skillet for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Soak toasted chiles in hot water for 30 minutes until softened.
  6. In a blender, combine soaked chiles, onion, garlic, and some soaking water. Blend into a smooth sauce.
  7. In the pot, heat oil, add the blended sauce, and cook for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
  8. Add shredded pork and drained hominy to the pot with reserved broth. Simmer for 30 minutes.
  9. Serve in bowls, garnished with diced onion, oregano, radishes, and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 24gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh ingredients and allow the stew to simmer fully. Customize to your taste with various toppings.

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