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Savory Delicious Pork Pozole Verde: Your New Comfort Food Hug

Experience the warming flavors of Savory Delicious Pork Pozole Verde, a comforting soup perfect for chilly evenings.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: comfort food, Easy Recipe, Hearty Soup, pork pozole, Savory Delicious Pork Pozole Verde, traditional Mexican
Servings: 6 bowls
Calories: 320kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot

Ingredients

For the Soup

  • 2 pounds Pork Shoulder can substitute with chicken or turkey
  • 6 pieces Tomatillos fresh tomatillos preferred for optimal taste
  • 1 cup Fresh Cilantro
  • 2 cans Green Chiles canned green chiles are convenient
  • 4 cloves Garlic fresh garlic cloves preferred
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice add before serving

Optional Garnishes

  • 1 cup Radishes sliced
  • 1 cup Avocado Slices
  • 1 bag Tortilla Chips

Instructions

Cooking Instructions

  • Cut the pork shoulder into large chunks and season generously with salt and pepper.
  • In a large pot over medium heat, warm up some oil. Add chopped onions and sauté until they’re translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add in the chopped tomatillos and green chiles. Stir and cook until softened, roughly 5-7 minutes.
  • Pour in enough water or broth to cover the mixture by an inch and bring it to a gentle boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 1.5 hours.
  • Stir in fresh cilantro and lime juice, then let it simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Ladle the pozole into warm bowls and garnish with optional toppings like radishes or avocado slices.

Notes

Serve with crunchy tortilla chips for an irresistible accompaniment.