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Authentic New Mexico Posole Recipe

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This Authentic New Mexico Posole recipe is a hearty and flavorful traditional dish that is perfect for warming up on a cold day. Made with tender pork, hominy, and a blend of spices, this stew is a classic favorite that will quickly become a go-to in your recipe collection.

Ingredients

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Pork:

  • 5–6 pound pork shoulder, cut into large chunks

Broth:

  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 Tablespoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic, chopped
  • 6 cups water

Seasonings:

  • 28 oz. red chile sauce (Las Palmas, not Enchilada sauce)
  • 1 Tablespoon red chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin

Hominy:

  • 48 ounces canned hominy, drained

Optional Garnishes:

  • Shredded green cabbage
  • Sliced radishes
  • Diced white or yellow onions

Instructions

  1. Add meat to a large six-quart Dutch oven and fill with water, leaving a couple of inches from the top. Add bay leaf, salt, and garlic. Bring to a boil and cook for 3-4 hours, maintaining a low heat to prevent boiling over. Add water as needed to keep the meat covered.
  2. Remove the bay leaf when the meat is tender, then shred or cut the meat into chunks and return to the pot.
  3. Stir in red chile sauce, red chile powder, and cumin.
  4. Add drained hominy and cook for an additional 30-40 minutes.
  5. Adjust seasoning with salt if necessary.
  6. Serve hot, with optional garnishes of shredded cabbage, sliced radishes, and diced onions.

Notes

  • This dish tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.
  • For a spicier kick, add chopped jalapenos or hot sauce to taste.

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Keywords: Posole, New Mexico, Pork, Hominy, Stew

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