LYNN'S HOLIDAY PORK POSOLE

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Categories     Soup/Stew

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 med. onions divided
7 T. canola or veggie oil, divided
4 T. ancho chile powder, divided
2 T. plus 2 t. dried oregano (preferably Mexican)divided
1 to 6 to 6-1/2 lb. bond in pork shoulder (Boston butt) cut into 4 to 5" pieces some meat left on bone
5 c. low salt chicken broth
4 7 oz cans diced green chiles drained
5 large garlic cloves minced
4 t. ground cumin
4 15 oz cans golden or white hominy, drained
4 limes, each cut into 4 wedges
Thinly sliced green onion
Chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Thinly slice 2 onions. Heat 4 T. oil in heavy large ovenporoof pot over medium high heat. Add sliced onions to pot and saute until onions begin to soften, about 3 mins. Add 1 T. plus 1 t. ancho chile powder and 1 T. plus 1 t. oregano; stir to coat. Sprinkle pork with salt and add to pot. Add 5 c. broth. Bring to boil. Cover and transfer to oven. 2. Braise prk until tender enough to shred easily, about 2 hours. Using slotted spoon, transfer prk to large bowl. Pour juices into another large bowl. Refrigerate separately uncovered until cool, then cover and keep chilled overnight. 3. Discard fat from top of chilled juices, reserve juices. Chop prk into 1/2" cubes, discarding excess fat. Thinly slice remaining 2 onions. Heat remaining 3 T. oil in heavy large pot over medium high heat. Add onions; saute until soft, stirring often, about 7 minutes. kAdd remaining 2 T. plus 2 t. plus 1 t. oregano, diced chiles, garlic and cumin. Stir 30 seconds. Add pork, reserved juices, and hominy. Bring to boil; reduce heat to low. Cover with lid slightly ajar and simmer 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend, adding more broth to thin, if desired. 4. Do Ahead. Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Chill uncovered until cool. Cover and keep chilled. Rewarm before continuing. 5. Ladle posole into bowls. Garnish with lime wedges, green onion, and cilantro. What to drink/ Sangria is typically a summer drink, but it's great with this latin inspired menu and its super festive too. Make a red wine sangria using Zinfandel or Tempranillo and citrus fruit.

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