Posole (Mexican Pork Stew) Recipe

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Posole (Mexican Pork Stew)
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  1. Fill a large 10-12 quart stockpot with 5 quarts of water. Bring to a boil. Remove and discard the stems and seeds from the chili pods. Heat a pan on medium high and lightly roast the chili pods for a couple minutes, until soft. Do not let them burn.
  2. While the chilies are heating, bring a medium pot with 3 cups of water to a boil. Once the chilies have softened, submerge them in the pot with the 3 cups of hot water, cover the pot and remove from heat. Let the chilies soak in the hot water for 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. Heat two tablespoons of olive oil (enough to coat the bottom of the pan) in a large sauté pan on medium high heat. Pat the pork pieces and sprinkle them generously with salt. Working in batches, taking care not to crowd the pan or stir the meat much, brown the meat on all sides. Right at the end of browning the meat, add 4 cloves of roughly chopped garlic to the pan with the meat, let cook with the meat for about a minute.
  4. Once meat has browned, transfer it to the large stockpot of boiling water. Scrape up any browned bits from bottom of the pan, and any garlic, and add to the pot as well.
  5. Add the hominy, bay leaves, cumin, and oregano. Add a tablespoon of salt. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
  6. Prepare the red sauce by puréeing in a blender the chilies, their soaking liquid, a teaspoon of salt, and 4 cloves of garlic. Strain the red sauce through a sieve, discarding the tough bits of the sauce. Add the red chili sauce to the pot with the pork and hominy. Add another couple teaspoons of of salt. Return to a simmer, lower the heat to just high enough to maintain a simmer, partially covered.
  7. Cook for 2-2 1/2 hours until the pork is completely tender. Skim away excess fat. Taste for seasoning and add more salt to taste. Add more water if necessary.
  8. Serve the pozole soup into bowls, arrange garnishes in bowls on the table, and slightly toast the with tostada shells.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2163.17 Kcal (9057 kJ)
Calories from fat 1012.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 112.51g 173%
Cholesterol 64.32mg 21%
Sodium 129.16mg 5%
Potassium 426.3mg 9%
Total Carbs 222.53g 74%
Sugars 181.26g 725%
Dietary Fiber 30.23g 121%
Protein 48.17g 96%
Vitamin C 21.2mg 35%
Iron 10.9mg 60%
Calcium 45.9mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 1338.51 Kcal (5604 kJ)
Calories from fat 626.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 69.62g 173%
Cholesterol 39.8mg 21%
Sodium 79.92mg 5%
Potassium 263.78mg 9%
Total Carbs 137.69g 74%
Sugars 112.16g 725%
Dietary Fiber 18.71g 121%
Protein 29.81g 96%
Vitamin C 13.1mg 35%
Iron 6.7mg 60%
Calcium 28.4mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 51.8
    Points
  • 55
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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