PORK AND HOMINY STEW

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This pork hominy stew, also known as pozole, is a delicious southwestern delicacy. I moved it to the slow cooker so it can simmer away on its own. The rich, brothy soup is delicious, much like a tamale in a bowl. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 6h30m

Yield 8 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 large poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 pounds boneless country-style pork ribs, cubed
1 can (29 ounces) hominy, rinsed and drained
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Optional: Fried tortillas, cubed avocado, sliced radishes, lime wedges and minced cilantro

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine water, poblano and jalapeno. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Place mixture in a blender. Add tomatoes, onion, garlic, cumin and oregano; cover and process until smooth. , Transfer to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Stir in pork, hominy, broth, lime juice, kosher salt and pepper. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until pork is tender. If desired, serve with optional ingredients. Freeze option: Freeze cooled stew in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 1005mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 22g protein.