
Posole
Posole
4 cloves garlic, crushed
12 cups chicken broth
½ large white onion, diced
8 ounces dried Guajillo chiles, seeds and stems removed
3 lbs. pork butt, large dice
16 ounces water
1 Tbsp. dried oregano
3 tsp. kosher salt
2 (16-ounce) cans white hominy
For the garnishes:
1 avocado, diced
1 cup cabbage, thinly sliced
1 cup white onion, chopped
8 radishes, sliced
2 limes, cut into wedges
2 Tbsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. dried hot red pepper flakes
Tortilla chips
In a large pot, combine garlic cloves, chicken broth, onion and chilies. Simmer 20 minutes. Carefully blend the liquid into a purée. Place liquid back in large pot and add the pork butt, water oregano and salt. Gently simmer (uncovered) until tender, approximately 2½ hours. Using tongs, transfer pork to a cutting board and reserve broth mixture. Shred the pork. Rinse and drain hominy. Return pork to broth and add the hominy. Salt to taste.
Serve with desired garnishes.
