Sheet Pan Spiced Pozole with Fresh Salsa and Tortilla Chips

By , Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · ·

About the author — is the Test Kitchen Director at AislePrompt, with over a decade of professional kitchen experience spanning recipe development, culinary technique testing, and hands-on evaluation of cooking methods across hundreds of tested dishes. Every recipe in the AislePrompt catalog is cooked at least twice before publication. Full author profile →

A vibrant Mexican-inspired sheet pan dish featuring tender hominy and pork in a rich, smoky pozole sauce served with fresh tomato salsa and crunchy tortilla chips. This Mexican-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, turns pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes, canned hominy, drained and rinsed, garlic cloves, minced into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 420 cal/serving
Build a week of meals around this recipe → Shop this recipe on Instacart → Shop equipment ↓

Ingredients

Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →

Equipment for this recipe

Top-rated tools to make this recipe successfully.

More Bakeware & baking tools → Shop all kitchen tools →

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place 3 dried guajillo chiles on a baking sheet and toast for 3 minutes until fragrant, then soak in 1 cup hot water for 15 minutes until softened.
  2. Step 2: In a blender, combine softened guajillo chiles with 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp ground cumin, and 1 tsp salt; blend until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Toss 1.5 lbs cubed pork shoulder with 1 tbsp olive oil, black pepper, and the chile sauce, coating thoroughly.
  4. Step 4: Arrange pork and 15 oz drained hominy evenly on the sheet pan, drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, and roast for 30-35 minutes, stirring halfway, until pork is cooked through and edges have caramelized.
  5. Step 5: While roasting, mix 2 diced medium tomatoes, 1 finely chopped jalapeño, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and 2 tbsp lime juice in a bowl; season with a pinch of salt.
  6. Step 6: Remove sheet pan from oven; serve the pozole topped with fresh salsa and 2 cups crunchy tortilla chips on the side.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Sheet Pan Spiced Pozole with Fresh Salsa and Tortilla Chips take to make?

Total time is about 60 minutes (20 min prep + 40 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Sheet Pan Spiced Pozole with Fresh Salsa and Tortilla Chips?

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for crisp items, or in the fridge for anything dairy- or produce-based, for up to 3–5 days. Re-crisp baked snacks in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes if they soften.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sheet Pan Spiced Pozole with Fresh Salsa and Tortilla Chips?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Sheet Pan Spiced Pozole with Fresh Salsa and Tortilla Chips for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Sheet Pan Spiced Pozole with Fresh Salsa and Tortilla Chips?

Mexican pork like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

Related recipes