Authentic Mexican Green Pozole

Deborah Dana
A classic of Mexican gastronomy, pozole is a traditional hominy-based stew that comes in different variations. This delicious recipe for green pozole comes from the state of Guerrero and it is ideal to celebrate any special occasion. Made with tomatillo, serrano chile, parsley, and cilantro, you can prepare this pozole verde with either pork or chicken.
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Ingredients
8
Servings
  • 8 tomatillos, for the sauce
  • 2 serrano chiles, for the sauce
  • 1/2 cups fresh cilantro, for the sauce
  • 1/2 cups parsley, for the sauce
  • 3 sprigs epazote, for the sauce
  • 1/4 onions, for the sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, for the sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, for the sauce
  • salt, for the sauce
  • pepper, for the sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoons oregano, for the sauce
  • 500 grams hominy corn
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 onions
  • bay
  • dried oregano
  • dried thyme, grounded
  • 1 kilo pork leg
  • salt
  • radish, for garnish
  • onion, finely chopped, for garnish
  • lime, for serving
  • dried oregano, for garnish
  • lettuce, for garnish
  • corn tostadas, for serving
  • 2 allspice berries, for cooking hominy
Preparation
1h 50 mins
1h
Low
  • For the green sauce: In a pot with water, boil tomatoes and chiles for 20 minutes or until tomatoes turn dark green.
  • Transfer tomatoes, chiles, cilantro, parsley, epazote, onion, and garlic to a blender and blend until smooth. Strain and fry in a pot with a bit of oil over medium heat. Once it comes to a boil, cook for 15 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Reserve.
  • For the pozole: In a pot with water cook hominy with garlic, onion, bay leaves, oregano, and thyme until hominy pops, for about 40 minutes. Remove vegetables and herbs.
  • Add green sauce and meat chopped into small pieces. Season with salt. Cover with a lid and cook over low heat until meat is soft, for about an hour. Adjust seasoning.
  • Serve pozole with tostadas and top with radish, onion, lime juice, oregano, and lettuce.

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