This traditional Mexican Pozole is a deliciously hearty stew loaded with flavor!
Happy Monday friends! This week the BHK is going international. Today, we’re heading to Mexico. I don’t know about you, but I adore Mexican food! It’s always packed with fresh, bright, beautiful ingredients that are always loaded with flavor.
The recipe I’m sharing today is for Pozole. It’s a savory, zesty traditional soup/stew. Pozole means hominy and hominy is made from whole dry corn kernels that have been soaked in a mineral lime bath. It has a puffy, chewy texture and is a very common ingredient in lots of Mexican foods.
I love stews because they eat like a meal. Loaded with hearty ingredients that not only warm you up, but fill you up! I’ve included all the ingredients found in traditional Pozole like pork, carrots, onions, garlic, tomatoes and jalapeno, but made this version somewhat easier by using canned white hominy which you can find easily at your local grocery store. Serve it with some crusty bread and you’re set! One pot, one bowl, no mess!
Hope you all have a wonderful week. Pack your bags for India which will be the next stop on our international culinary adventure!
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 lb. pork tenderloin cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1 cup yellow onion chopped
- 1 cup carrots chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp. oregano
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. ground pepper
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1 14.5 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 15 ounce can white hominy rinsed and drained
- 1 jalapeno chili diced (discard seeds if you want it mild, keep the seeds if you want it spicier)
- lime wedges and extra jalapeno slices for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in large dutch oven over medium high heat. Add pork and saute about 4 minutes, stirring until opaque on all sides. Remove pork from pot and place in a bowl.
- Add onions and carrots to the pot and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper stirring to coat vegetables evenly, about one minute.
- Add chicken stock, tomatoes, hominy, jalapeno and pork (with juices).
- Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Test a piece of pork to mark sure it is cooked through.
- Season with extra salt and pepper if needed.
- Garnish with jalapeno slices and serve with lime wedges.
WHOA. My brother just made us pozole for dinner on Saturday night, and it was the first time I had ever tasted it. I loved it – and now you have given me a recipe so I can make it myself. The universe is leading me toward pozole!!!
Yay!! So flavorful right? Hope you have a great week Kate!
I’m ready to pack my bags Mary Ann! I loooove Mexican cuisine and Indian too. This pozole sounds so rich and flavorful. I can’t wait to see what the next stop brings!
What’s not to love about Mexican food right Cathy?! I always have a hard time deciding what I like best when I go out for Mexican. Can’t wait to share my next post for Indian food. I had some help from my good friend Nina who is from India! We had so much fun!
I’m in much need of a vacation, so my tastebuds have their bags all packed! ;) Your pozole looks beyond delicious, Mary Ann! Mexican is one of my favorites and this stew looks packed with incredible flavor! Plus you gotta love a one pot meal! Warm, comforting and absolutely perfect for dinner tonight! Pinned! Cheers, friend!
Glad you’re in Cheyanne! Pozole is so easy and always packed with flavor, so it’s my type of meal! Enjoy the week!
Beautiful! So is Pozole hominy as well as the name of this soup? I never knew that!!! Can’t wait to make it!
Yes, pozole actually means “hominy”. You should definitely give it a go! It’s full of flavor!
This looks delicious and super comforting! I’ve never tried pozole before, but it sounds delicious! Love Mexican food! I’m definitely going to try this recipe soon! :)
Great Jess! I hope you like it! Thanks so much for commenting! Enjoy your week!
Can we also go to Mexico in real life? Because I’m so ready! This soup looks fantastic, Mary Ann!
I’d LOVE to Liz! Me too! Thanks so much and enjoy your Monday!
This looks incredible, Mary Ann! This time of year I make stews and soups on repeat, so I am looking forward to adding this to the lineup!
Yay! Hope you enjoy it Tessa!
Oh my, but this one brings back memories. In college we had a friend who was the most magnificent cook, and one of his favorite things to make was Pozole. I have not had it in many years. Thanks for the recipe and for bringing back memories of a dear friend.
I’m so glad it brought back good memories for you Adri! Hope you enjoy it! Have a wonderful week and thanks so much for commenting!
Oh yes, I adore Mexican food too! This dish looks flavorful & delicious!
Yes, it really is Katie! Trade you some of your delicious Kentucky Butter Cake for some Pozole! Deal?
I’m so in need of a vacation and Mexico sounds perfect! I’ll have to make do with this yummy soup and now my curiosity and bags are packed for India! I can’t wait to see what you’ve come up with!
Me too Rachelle! We have friends who are in Tortola at the moment and the photos on IG are killing me! So excited to share a little bit of India on Thursday! Enjoy your week!
Oh wow does this look hearty and comforting. I’ve never made pozole, but you make it look SOOO good!!
Thanks Sue! You should give it a try!
I love mexican food but have never had pozole or hominy – will have to look out for it at the market. Love that you are taking us all on an international tour – can’t wait to see what you cook up next, Mary Ann!
It’s a deliciously hearty, flavorful soup Geraldine. I think you’ll really like it!
I adore Pozole and I cannot wait to make it at home using this recipe! Also — your bowl is so pretty! Happy Monday! :D
Thanks so much Lauren! You have a great week!
I can never get enough Mexican food, and this soup is exactly why. It’s hearty, rich and filling, plus packed with flavor. Pinned!
I totally agree Nicole! Mexican food is a favorite at our house!
I have never had Pozole, but you are making me want a bowl right now! That looks so delicious!
Thanks Jessica! We love it at our house!
I have never had pozole, but I know I would love this just by reading the ingredients :) I must check the grocery store and see if they carry hominy!
Hope you enjoy Jennifer!
I really do adore Mexican food too Mary Ann – everything is always so spiced, flavoursome and delicious. I never have eaten pozole before but think I have been missing out on something great! Xx
You should definitely give it a try Thalia! Have a great week!
Oh yum! This looks amazing! What a yummy recipe! I adore soup… it’s seriously the BEST way to beat the winter blues!! The most comforting of foods! This looks delicious. Thanks for the recipe :)
Thanks so much Cailee! I totally agree, it’s definitely the best way to beat the winter blues!
Hi Mary Ann,
Your soup looks so good! Can you believe it I never cooked with hominy .
Then you should definitely give it a try Gerlinde! I always love to try new things! Hope you like it!
I love pozole! Yours looks absolutely beautiful! Such a warm, delicious, comforting soup!
Thanks so much Kathy! Yes, I agree, it’s really a comforting dish!