Posole is classic New Mexican "comfort food" that utilizes lots of flavorful, robust ingredients used in New Mexican, Tex-Mex and U.S. Southwestern cuisines. If I can't find dried red chiles at my local market, I will used fresh chilies and heat them in my cast-iron skillet until red and external skin is slightly blistering, and...
Provided by Vickie Parks
Categories Other Soups
Time 2h50m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pork and cook, turning frequently for even cooking, for 10 minutes or until evenly browned on all sides; set aside. Reserve pan juices for later step.
- 2. In a separate skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, jalapenos, New Mexico chiles, cumin, oregano and pepper, and sauté until vegetables are soft, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- 3. STOVE-TOP METHOD: Add sautéed vegetables, browned pork, pan juices (from cooking pork) to a large heavy stockpot or Dutch Oven. Add salsa, drained hominy and stock, and stir well. Bring the stew to a brisk boil, then lower heat to a simmer, cover pot and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 2 hours or until flavors are well combined and pork is tender and thoroughly cooked. OR SLOW COOKER METHOD: Add sautéed vegetables, browned pork, pan juices (from cooking pork) to a a slow cooker. Add salsa, drained hominy and stock, and stir well. Cover slow cooker and set on LOW for 7 hours or HIGH for 3 1/2 hours.
- 4. Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro, and serve.
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