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    10 servings

    Pozole Rojo Like Abuela's

    Prep 10 min
    Cook 225 min
    10 servings
    440 kcal

    Pozole has always been one of my favorite soups. It’s a Mexican soup made with tender pork, hominy, and a rich red chili broth.

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    • pork butt(bone-in, chopped into 2-inch pieces, save the bone)3 pounds
    • kosher salt(for searing pork)1.5 teaspoons
    • vegetable oil(divided)2 tablespoons
    • onion(yellow or white, roughly chopped)1 large
    • garlic(smashed and left whole)10 cloves
    • Better Than Bouillon Chicken base(roasted chicken flavor)3 tablespoons
    • hominy(drained; buy two 25-ounce cans)4 cups
    • white vinegar1 teaspoon
    • dried ancho chiles6
    • dried guajillo chiles8
    • dried chile de arbol3
    • oil(split)1 tablespoon
    • garlic(left whole)2 cloves
    • white onion(roughly chopped; reserve the rest to garnish the soup)0.25
    • oregano(Mexican oregano if available)2.5 teaspoons
    • kosher salt0.5 teaspoon
    • lime(cut into wedges)2
    • shredded cabbage1 (10-ounce) package
    • radishes(very thinly sliced)10
    • white onion(finely diced)3 /4
    • cilantro(chopped)1 cup
    • tostadas(or tortilla chips)10
    • avocado(sliced, optional)1
    • Mexican crema(or sour cream, optional)1
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