"Tired of chili con carne? This warming pozole-inspired stew is a welcome departure. Its spiciness depends on the heat of the jalapeños you use...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 medium white onion, quartered
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2 (3- to 4-inch) fresh jalapeño chiles, stemmed and quartered, including seeds
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2 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
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1 3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth (14 fl oz)
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1/4 cup vegetable oil
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1 lb ground pork
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 (14- to 15-oz) can white hominy (also called pozole), rinsed and drained
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1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
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Accompaniments: toasted hulled (green) pumpkin seeds; crumbled queso fresco or ricotta salata