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Southern Style Pork Pozole

Brooke Wakeham
Hearty, warm, and just the right touch of spice makes pozole a traditional Mexican comfort food. The hearty stew is a Christmas staple in many parts of the world and can be found as a specialty item on the menu at authentic Mexican restaurants. 
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican, Southern
Servings 8 cups
Calories 228 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound smoked pulled pork plain, no sauce needed
  • 1.5 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 32 oz good quality chicken broth
  • 1/4 tsp peri-peri seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp good quality smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt more or less to taste
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp crushed Mexican oregano
  • 1 large sweet yellow onion cut into large chunks
  • 28 oz of white hominy drained and rinsed
  • 3/4 cup roasted green chile canned or homemade
  • 5 cloves of garlic minced finely
  • 2 bunches of collard greens loosely chopped with ribs removed

Instructions
 

  • Start off by chopping your onion, mincing your garlic, and removing ribs from your collard greens.
  • Set those aside and heat your oil in a stock pot on medium heat for a minute or two.
  • Add your onion chunks and let those cook for about 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Turn down your heat to low, add in the minced garlic, and cook for one more minute.
  • In a small dish, combine your spices (peri-peri, cumin, salt, oregano, smoked paprika, chili powder) and then sprinkle this onto your onions and garlic mix. Give this a good stir until the spice mixture coats the vegetables.
  • After one minute on low, add the green chiles, broth, and hominy. Turn the heat back up to medium and bring to a low boil. When boiling, take it down to a simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Take this time to prepare your preferred toppings and arrange on a plate or platter for easy access.
  • Stir in the collard greens and the pulled pork and simmer for another 15-20 minutes.
  • Add additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot and garnish with toppings of your choice.

Notes

Have fun with a variety of garnishes. Here are some ideas:
  • diced avocado
  • oregano
  • diced red onion
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • sour cream
  • crispy fried onions
  • tortilla chips, broken into pieces
  • lime wedges
  • radishes sliced very thin
  • chopped cilantro
  • shredded cabbage or lettuce
  • salsa and/or hot sauce of your choice
  • fried bacon bits or pieces

Nutrition

Serving: 2cupsCalories: 228kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 1441mgPotassium: 176mgFiber: 4gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 356IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 2mg
Keyword collard greens, pulled pork
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