Slow-Simmered Texan Pozole Verde with Hominy

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A hearty Mexican stew featuring tender pork shoulder and hominy simmered in a vibrant green chile and tomatillo sauce. This mexican-inspired soups ready in about 125 minutes pairs pork shoulder, cut into 1.5-inch cubes, hominy, drained, tomatillos, husked and quartered 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: 20 min Cook: 105 min Serves 6 Mexican cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 2 lbs pork shoulder cubes, 1 medium quartered white onion, 4 peeled garlic cloves, and 6 cups chicken broth in a large pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered for 1 hour until pork begins to tenderize.
  2. Step 2: Meanwhile, roast 1 lb quartered tomatillos and 2 chopped seeded jalapeños under a broiler for 8-10 minutes until slightly charred and softened. Transfer to a blender with 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp dried oregano, and 1 cup of the cooking broth from the pot. Blend until smooth.
  3. Step 3: After the pork has simmered for 1 hour, add the roasted tomatillo sauce, 3 cups drained hominy, and 2 tsp salt to the pot. Stir to combine and simmer uncovered for another 45 minutes until pork is very tender and hominy is plump.
  4. Step 4: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed. Serve hot with lime wedges and warm 8 corn tortillas for dipping.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Slow-Simmered Texan Pozole Verde with Hominy take to make?

Total time is about 125 minutes (20 min prep + 105 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-Simmered Texan Pozole Verde with Hominy?

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 hominy, drained from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Slow-Simmered Texan Pozole Verde with Hominy?

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-Simmered Texan Pozole Verde with Hominy 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-Simmered Texan Pozole Verde with Hominy?

Mexican soups 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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