pork and green chile posole

Hoover, AL
Updated on Aug 20, 2012

Warm and inviting. Comfort food with zest!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Not only is it tasty, but it's made in a slow cooker too!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 4 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot
yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1-2 pound pork loin cut in 1-inch pieces
  • 1 - onion, coarsely chopped
  • 5 - tomatillo, quartered
  • 28 ounces canned white hominy (2 14 oz. cans) drained
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
  • 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro (plus more for garnish)
  • 5 cups chicken broth, low salt
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped green chilies (canned)
  • 3 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 4 teaspoons red chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 tablespoon oregano, dried
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • - coarse salt
  • - black pepper
  • 10 ounces cotija cheese (crumbled) for garnish

How To Make pork and green chile posole

  • Step 1
    In skillet, heat oil to shimmer and add pork, onion, garlic, salt and crushed red pepper. Sauté meat and onion mixture until onions are translucent and the pork juices run clear.
  • Step 2
    Remove contents of skillet to a slow cooker. Deglaze skillet with 1 cup of broth and add this to slow cooker as well.
  • Step 3
    Add tomatillos, 1 can of hominy, cilantro, oregano, broth, green chilies and spices to slow cooker. Turn cooker on medium, giving a stir after about 1 hour. Check for seasoning and add additional as necessary. Reduce to low/warm and cover and heat for an additional 2 hours.
  • Step 4
    30 minutes before service, raise temp back to high and add last can of hominy and frozen corn. Check for seasoning and add additional as necessary. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro and Cotija cheese. Serve with warm tortillas.

Discover More

Culture: Mexican
Category: Other Soups
Category: Pork
Keyword: #Hominy
Keyword: #posole
Collection: Soup's On!
Ingredient: Pork

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