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Blue Corn and Red Chile Posole

Servings: 10

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried blue corn posole (or any dried hominy)
  • 2–3 pounds pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon salt, divided
  • 3 teaspoons black pepper, divided
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 8 red chile pods, stemmed, deseeded, and torn into small pieces
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons red chile powder
  • 1 cup red chile sauce (homemade or favorite brand)
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 10 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 onions, diced
  • Lime wedges, cilantro, crema, radishes (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  • Place the blue corn posole in a large pot and cover with enough water so the level is 2 inches above the corn. Soak overnight (up to 18 hours).
  • Drain water from the posole. In a large stockpot, add soaked posole, 12 cups water, and 1 teaspoon salt, and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 2 hours or until kernels pop open. Drain again and set aside.
  • Season pork with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. In a large stockpot or Dutch oven, add avocado oil and heat over medium-high heat. Cooking in batches, add pork in a single layer and sear all sides, about 3–4 minutes. Remove seared pork and set aside in a bowl while you cook each remaining batch.
  • Once seared, return all the pork to the stockpot, along with the blue corn posole, 2 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons pepper, and all remaining ingredients (excluding garnish). Stir well and bring to a boil. Lower to a simmer and cook, covered, for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Pork should be fall-apart tender, and corn should be soft and chewy.
  • Serve in bowls and garnish with lime, cilantro, crema, radishes, or whatever you desire.