INSTANT POT POZOLE ROJO

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In Mexican pozolerias you're given the choice of 8 to 12 different toppings and every person can customize their bowls. Put out a selection of garnishes and let your guests do the same.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 3h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 ounces guajillo or dried New Mexico chiles (about 12), stemmed and seeded
2 ounces ancho chiles (about 4), stemmed and seeded
1 ounce cascabel chile (about 5) stemmed and seeded
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 pounds boneless pork shoulder
1 tablespoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican, plus more for serving
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
2 heads garlic (about 20 cloves), separated and peeled
2 whole cloves
1 white onion, sliced, plus chopped white onion, for serving
Kosher salt
One 14- to 16-ounce bag dry hominy (pozole), picked through and rinsed
1 bunch fresh cilantro, plus additional leaves, for serving
1 bunch fresh mint
1 bay leaf
Thinly sliced cabbage, thinly sliced radishes, fried tortilla strips, crumbled queso fresco, crema and lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Toast all the chiles on a rimmed baking sheet until beginning to brown (do not char) and starting to lightly curl in places, about 5 minutes. Set aside until ready to use.
  • Meanwhile, set a 6-quart Instant Pot® to high saute (see Cook's Note). When hot, after 1 to 2 minutes, add the oil and pork and let the pork sit undisturbed until browned, about 6 minutes. Turn the pork and brown the other side, 6 minutes more. Transfer to a plate until ready to use.
  • Add the oregano, peppercorns, garlic, cloves, sliced onions and 2 tablespoons salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender and beginning to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add 6 cups water and the toasted chiles and bring to a simmer. Turn the pot off, cover and let sit until the chiles have softened, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Blend the chile mixture in a blender until completely smooth. Transfer back to the pot and stir in 6 cups water until combined. Add the reserved pork, pozole, cilantro, mint and bay leaf.
  • Follow the manufacturer's guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. Set to pressure cook on high for 1 hour 20 minutes.
  • After the pressure-cook cycle is complete, follow the manufacturer's guide for natural release. After 20 minutes, being careful of any remaining steam, unlock and remove the lid.
  • Remove and discard the cilantro, mint and bay leaf. Carefully transfer the pork to a rimmed baking sheet. Using two forks, shred the meat into bite-sized pieces. Return to the pot along with any accumulated juices and stir to combine.
  • Serve with thinly sliced cabbage, thinly sliced radishes, dried oregano, cilantro leaves, fried tortilla strips, crumbled queso fresco, chopped white onion, crema and lime wedges.

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