Simple Pork Posole

Name: Simple Pork Posole
Ingredients: 4 pounds pork butt, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes; 1 head of garlic, halved crosswise; 1 onion, quartered; 10 cups water; Two 28-ounce cans hominy, drained and rinsed; 2 tablespoons dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; Chopped cilantro, chopped red onion, chopped jalapeno and lime wedges, for serving

9 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

4 pounds pork butt, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1 head of garlic, halved crosswise
1 onion, quartered
10 cups water
Two 28-ounce cans hominy, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Chopped cilantro, chopped red onion, chopped jalapeno and lime wedges, for serving

Directions

1

In a large soup pot, bring the pork, garlic, onion and water to a simmer.
2

Cover and cook over low heat until the pork is very tender, about 2 hours.
3

Transfer the pork to a large bowl.
4

Strain the broth into the bowl; discard the garlic and onion.
5

Return the pork and broth to the pot and skim any fat from the broth.
6

Stir in the hominy, oregano and cayenne and season the broth with salt and pepper.
7

Bring to a simmer.
8

Ladle the posole into bowls.
9

Pass with the cilantro, red onion, jalapeno and lime wedges at the table.