Posole
(poh-SO-lee)
Posole or Pozole is a spicy corn stew traditionally made with pork. New Mexicans have been enjoying posole for centuries. Posole is a ceremonial dish for celebrating life's blessings. Traditional posole is made with large kernel white corn that has been soaked in a solution of lime and then is dehydrated. Hominy is often used as a substitution for true posole.
Ingredients:
1 pound of posole corn or hominy
1 medium to large onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
10 cups water
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1 pound pork loin, bite-sized
2 cups red or green chile
1 teaspoon salt
Directions:
Rinse posole corn until water runs clear; drain. Place posole corn, pork and 10 cups water in large stewing pot. Bring to a boil on high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3 hours. Add remaining ingredients and additional water if needed and continue to simmer for another 2 hours or until posole corn kernels open and are soft but not falling apart.
Makes 8-12 cups
Recipe courtesy of Marie Coleman, Casa de Ruiz - Church Street Cafe www.churchstreetcafe.com
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