Mexican Pozole

Pozole pozole is a hearty and comforting dish. The recipe uses naturally gluten-free ingredients. It's typically served with a variety of fresh toppings, such as radishes, lettuce, avocado, and lemon, allowing everyone to customize their bowl to their liking.

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 2 hours

Total time 2 hours 15 minutes

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 4

Special diet: suitable for gluten-free diet

Ingredients

500g of pork shoulder or loin (or chicken for a lighter version)
1 L of gluten-free chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
400g - free hominy corn (if available, otherwise use whole kernel corn)
1 onion, cut into quarters
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 dried ancho chilies (or sweet chili powder)
1 tsp ground cumin
1 teaspoon of oregano
2 bay leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
For the toppings:
1 salad, finely shredded
6 radishes, thinly sliced (optional)
1 chopped red onion
1 avocado, diced
2 limes, cut into wedges (optional)
Fresh, chopped coriander
Jalapeño or serrano pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
Gluten-free corn chips (tostadas)

Preparation

1
To prepare the broth: In a large pot, add the pork (or chicken), quartered onion, garlic, bay leaves, and gluten-free stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1½ hours, or until the meat is tender and easily falls off the bone. Remove the meat and set it aside. Strain the broth to remove the onion and bay leaves.
2
Preparing the chilies: If using dried ancho chilies, soak them in hot water for 15 minutes until softened. Then drain them, remove the seeds and stems, and blend them with a little water to form a paste. If using chili powder, you can add it directly to the broth.
3
Cooking the pozole: Add the chili paste (or powder), corn, cumin, and oregano to the broth. Return the shredded meat to the soup and simmer for another 30 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
4
Serving: Serve the pozole in bowls and offer a variety of toppings such as shredded lettuce, avocado, sliced radishes, chopped onion, cilantro, and lime wedges. Each guest can personalize their dish by adding their favorite toppings.

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