Pozole

Pozole is a delicious, traditional Mexican soup that has been enjoyed for centuries. The word “pozole” comes from the Nahuatl word “pozolli,” which means “foamy.” This refers to the foamy, delicious broth that is the base of the soup.

Pozole has been around since the time of the Aztecs, and it was originally made with human flesh. Yes, you read that correctly. The Aztecs would take prisoners of war and sacrifice them, then use their flesh to make this soup. Needless to say, that is no longer the case.

Nowadays, pozole is usually made with pork, chicken, or vegetarian ingredients. The meat is simmered in a broth with hominy, a type of corn. The soup is then garnished with shredded cabbage, radishes, limes, and chili peppers.

Advice

When making pozole, start by soaking the dried corn overnight. This step is important because it helps the corn to soften and become more flavorful. Once it is soaked overnight, you can start to prepare the other ingredients such as the pork, peppers, onions, and garlic. It is important to use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. After everything is prepped, simmer all of the ingredients in a large pot for about two hours for the best flavor. Adding a few tablespoons of Mexican oregano, cumin, and chili powder can add a nice depth of flavor. Once the pozole is cooked, let it sit for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy this traditional dish with a side of warm tortillas and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro!

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Recipes

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Mexican Pozole

  • green onion
  • green cabbage
  • cilantro
  • pork shoulder
  • salt
  • garlic
  • red new mexico chile
  • radish
  • water
  • hominy
  • lime
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Chicken and Tomato Pozole

  • lime juice
  • salt
  • chicken breast
  • chili powder
  • oregano
  • cumin
  • onion
  • rib celery
  • hominy
  • green chile
  • cilantro
  • canola oil
  • garlic
  • tomato
  • chicken broth
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Pozole

  • cilantro
  • lime
  • salt
  • onion
  • hominy
  • pork shoulder
  • oregano
  • cumin
  • garlic
  • oil
  • gaujillo chile
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Pozole Verde

  • STEW
  • ears corn kernel
  • salt
  • pozole
  • tomatillo
  • garlic
  • chayote squash
  • onion
  • bay leaf
  • zucchini
  • pork shoulder
  • clove
  • GARNISH
  • lime
  • poblano pepper
  • onion
  • oregano
  • hot green chile
  • cilantro
  • avocado
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Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken Pozole.

  • chicken breast
  • oregano
  • avocado
  • onion
  • zucchini
  • ears corn
  • cilantro
  • hominy
  • serrano chile
  • poblano pepper
  • tomatillo
  • garlic
  • chicken broth
  • salt
  • tortilla cotija cheese pumpkin seeds black pepper lime
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Pozole

  • oregano
  • white vinegar
  • onion
  • garlic
  • cumin
  • chiles de arbol
  • oil
  • salt
  • white hominy
  • better than bouillon chicken flavor
  • bay leaf
  • pork shoulder
  • ancho chile
  • gaujillo chile
  • tomato sauce
  • radish
  • avocado
  • cilantro
  • yellow
  • lime wedge
  • salt
  • cabbage
  • corn
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Turkey Pozole Verde

  • HOMINY AND ASSEMBLY
  • salt
  • lime
  • chicharrone
  • radish
  • pumpkin seed
  • tomatillo
  • cumin seed
  • onion
  • pequin chile
  • white
  • iceberg lettuce
  • oregano
  • vegetable oil
  • clove
  • serrano chile
  • garlic
  • allspice
  • radish
  • STOCK
  • salt
  • hardy herb
  • turkey carcass
  • carrot
  • onion
  • bay leaf
  • celery
  • garlic
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Pozole With Duck and Mezcal

  • red pepper flake
  • salt
  • white hominy
  • cilantro
  • tomato paste
  • cumin
  • poblano
  • bell pepper
  • jalapeño
  • onion
  • leek
  • chipotle
  • pineapple
  • cayenne pepper
  • duck
  • lime juice
  • duck confit leg
  • green onion
  • chicken stock
  • mezcal
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Chicken Pozole

  • cabbage
  • radish
  • chicken base
  • new mexico chili pod
  • nix tamal
  • olive oil
  • chicken
  • oregano
  • bay leaf
  • onion
  • garlic
  • salt
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Pozole Verde

  • tomatillo
  • salt
  • onion
  • oregano
  • jalapeño
  • cilantro
  • cumin
  • pepper
  • an onion
  • bay leaf
  • poblano pepper
  • serrano pepper
  • garlic
  • hominy
  • garlic
  • chicken broth
  • chicken thigh
  • avocado
  • cabbage
  • lime
  • onion
  • radish
  • salt
  • sour cream
  • tortilla chip
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Chicken Pozole

  • tortilla chip
  • salt
  • radish
  • avocado
  • onion
  • lime
  • onion
  • chicken
  • cumin
  • crema
  • cilantro
  • tomato
  • green chile
  • oregano
  • salsa verde
  • chicken broth
  • hominy
  • vegetable oil
  • coriander
  • garlic
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Pozole Verde

  • oregano
  • oil
  • chicken flavor better than bouillon
  • jalapeño
  • onion
  • onion
  • tomatillo
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • cilantro
  • cilantro
  • roasting chicken
  • garlic
  • hominy
  • poblano pepper
  • garlic
  • avocado
  • cilantro
  • iceberg lettuce
  • lime
  • radish
  • sour cream
  • tortilla chip
  • water
  • onion
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Turkey Pozole Rojo

  • avocado
  • cilantro
  • lime juice
  • radish
  • cabbage
  • onion
  • salsa
  • tomato
  • tomato sauce
  • mexican hominy
  • green chile
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • carrot
  • vegetable oil
  • garlic
  • worcestershire
  • chicken stock
  • turkey
  • Seasoned Cabbage
  • vegetable
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • cabbage
  • white vinegar
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Pozole Rojo

  • pork spare rib
  • canola oil
  • pig trotter
  • onion
  • onion
  • salt
  • bay leaf
  • ancho chile
  • pork shoulder
  • guajillo chile
  • black peppercorn
  • garlic
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Pozole

  • avocado
  • lime
  • onion
  • pork tenderloin
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • oil
  • garlic
  • white hominy
  • chicken broth
  • water
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Pozole Rojo

  • oregano
  • cumin
  • onion
  • ancho chile
  • guajillo chile
  • pork shoulder
  • avocado oil
  • bay leaf
  • chiles de arbol
  • hominy
  • chicken stock
  • garlic
  • cilantro

Ingredient Breakdown

 
onion
salt
garlic
cilantro
oregano
cumin
radish
chicken broth
hominy
lime
avocado
bay leaf
pork shoulder
cabbage
lime juice
tomatillo
tortilla chip
vegetable oil
oil
poblano pepper
black pepper
corn
pozole
chipotle
water
chicken breast
green chile
tomato
carrot
white hominy
ancho chile
jalapeño
chicken stock
garlic powder
onion powder
chicken thigh
green onion
canola oil
gaujillo chile
celery
zucchini
clove
serrano chile
white vinegar
chiles de arbol
tomato sauce
iceberg lettuce
chicken
sour cream
guajillo chile
green cabbage
red new mexico chile
chili powder
rib celery
chip
chicken leg
ears corn kernel
chayote squash
hot green chile
ears corn
tortilla cotija cheese pumpkin seeds black pepper lime
epazote
ground
mexican lime
better than bouillon chicken flavor
yellow
lime wedge
chicharrone
pumpkin seed
hardy herb
turkey carcass
cumin seed
pequin chile
white
allspice
red pepper flake
tomato paste
poblano
bell pepper
leek
pineapple
cayenne pepper
duck
duck confit leg
mezcal
chicken base
new mexico chili pod
nix tamal
olive oil
pepper
an onion
serrano pepper
crema
salsa verde
coriander
chicken flavor better than bouillon
roasting chicken
salsa
mexican hominy
vegetable
worcestershire
turkey
pork spare rib
pig trotter
black peppercorn
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pork tenderloin
avocado oil

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • onion

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 61%
  • garlic 56%
  • onion 56%

Common Ingredients

  • cumin 44%
  • oregano 44%

Usual Ingredients

  • cilantro 39%
  • chicken broth 33%

Rarey Ingredients

  • hominy 28%
  • radish 28%