Easy Pork Posole

Traditionally a long-simmered stew, this Mexican-inspired easy pork posole is quick and easy thanks to canned hominy. Garnish posole with chopped cilantro.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 289 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 cups water
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 pound pork loin, chopped
• 2 serrano peppers, minced
• 2 (15 ounce) cans hominy, drained
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 0.25 cup cornmeal

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Season pork with salt and black pepper. Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add pork; cook and stir until browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate; return pot to heat.

Step 2

Reduce heat to medium-low. Add onion and 2 tablespoons water; cook and stir until water has evaporated and onion is soft and golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic, serranos, cumin, and coriander; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 3

Stir in 2 cups water, chicken broth, and tomatoes. Whisk in cornmeal; bring to a simmer over high heat, stirring often. Add hominy and pork; season with salt and black pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft and hominy mixture thickens, about 30 minutes. Stir in cilantro and lime juice.