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Pozole Rojo Homemade Tortillas Recipe

Pozole Rojo Homemade Tortillas Recipe


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

Warm up with a bowl of hearty Pozole Rojo served with homemade tortillas for a truly satisfying meal. This traditional Mexican dish features tender chunks of pork shoulder in a rich and flavorful broth, accented with hominy and a blend of aromatic spices. Top it off with lime wedges, radishes, cabbage, diced onion, and fresh cilantro for a burst of freshness. The warm, freshly made tortillas are the perfect accompaniment to soak up all the delicious flavors of the pozole.


Ingredients

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Pozole Rojo:

  • 3 pounds pork shoulder, cut into chunks
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 3 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
  • 3 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
  • 1 medium white onion, quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) hominy, drained and rinsed
  • Lime wedges, chopped radishes, shredded cabbage, diced onion, and fresh cilantro for garnish

For the tortillas:

  • 2 cups masa harina
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pozole: In a large pot, combine pork shoulder and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 1 hour. Meanwhile, toast dried chiles in a skillet, then blend with onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, and broth. Strain and add to the pot with pork. Stir in hominy and simmer for 45 minutes.
  2. Make the Tortillas: Mix masa harina and salt, gradually adding water until a dough forms. Divide into balls, flatten, and cook in a skillet until browned.
  3. Serve the pozole hot in bowls with tortillas and garnishes.

Notes

  • Pozole can be made a day ahead for enhanced flavors.
  • Warm tortillas just before serving for best taste.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl with 2 tortillas
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg