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Pozole Rojo

Pozole Rojo

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  • Yield: Seves 6

Ingredients

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  • 6 dried guajillo chiles, stems and some seeds removed
  • 2 pounds boneless pork loin, cut in 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped white onion, divided
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano, crushed
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can hominy, drained and rinsed
  • 3 cups water
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 cubes Knorr® Tomato Bouillon with Chicken flavor Cube(s)

Serve with:

  • Tostadas
  • remaining chopped onion
  • shredded cabbage
  • sliced radishes
  • chopped avocado
  • lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Soak guajillo chiles in 2 cups warm water for at least 1 hour.
  2. Season pork with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a 5-quart stock pot over medium heat. Add pork and stir frequently to brown all sides. Reduce heat to medium low. Add onion and cook for 2 minutes or until it begins to soften. Add garlic, cumin and oregano and cook about 1 minute.
  4. Add tomatoes, hominy, water and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. Combine soaked guajillo chiles and 1 cup soaking water in blender container. Blend until smooth, run sauce through a strainer and add to simmering pot. Continue cooking for 20 minutes more or until pork is tender.
  6. Serve with tostadas, onion, cabbage, radishes, avocado and a squeeze of lime juice.