Slow-Cooked Pork Pozole Verde with Fresh Tomatillos

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A hearty Mexican stew featuring tender pork simmered in a vibrant tomatillo and green chili broth, served with crisp radishes and fresh cilantro. This mexican-inspired pork ready in about 495 minutes pairs cut into 2-inch chunks pork shoulder, soaked overnight dried hominy, medium, husked and rinsed tomatillos for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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: 15 min Cook: 480 min Serves 6 Mexican cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 2 lbs pork shoulder chunks, 1 cup soaked hominy, 8 rinsed tomatillos, 2 seeded jalapeño peppers, 1 quartered white onion, 4 garlic cloves, and 6 cups chicken broth in a large slow cooker. Add 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp dried oregano, and 2 tsp salt. Stir gently to combine.
  2. Step 2: Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours until the pork is tender and hominy is soft, then shred the pork with two forks directly in the pot.
  3. Step 3: Ladle the pozole into bowls and garnish each serving with 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 6 thinly sliced radishes, and a squeeze of lime from 1 wedge. Serve alongside warmed corn tortillas.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Slow-Cooked Pork Pozole Verde with Fresh Tomatillos take to make?

Total time is about 495 minutes (15 min prep + 480 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 Slow-Cooked Pork Pozole Verde with Fresh Tomatillos?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep soaked overnight dried hominy from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Slow-Cooked Pork Pozole Verde with Fresh Tomatillos?

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 Slow-Cooked Pork Pozole Verde with Fresh Tomatillos for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). 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 Slow-Cooked Pork Pozole Verde with Fresh Tomatillos?

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.

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