Posole Soup

Name: Posole Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 2 h 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds pork loin; 2 teaspoons salt; water to cover; 4 cups hominy; 2 tablespoons chili powder; ½ cup shredded cabbage for garnish; 1 small head cabbage, shredded; 1 tablespoon onion; 1 lime, cut into wedges

Rating: 4.28 stars

32 Ratings
25 Reviews
9 Photos

Authentic Posole is made with the pig's head; the ears are the delicacy. This simple recipe uses more 'acceptable' ingredients.

By Bryan B

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

45 mins

additional:

2 hrs

total:

2 hrs 55 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

2 pounds pork loin
2 teaspoons salt
water to cover
4 cups hominy
2 tablespoons chili powder
½ cup shredded cabbage for garnish
1 small head cabbage, shredded
1 tablespoon onion
1 lime, cut into wedges

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot over high heat, combine the pork, salt and water to cover. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium low. Allow to simmer for two hours, skimming foam as necessary.

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Step 2

Remove from heat and take the bones out of the stock. Cool and de-fat the stock. Remove pork from bones and return meat to stock. Add the hominy and chili powder and simmer over low heat for 30 to 45 minutes.
Step 3

Serve by placing soup in bowls. Each diner then adds their own cabbage, radishes, onion and lime juice to taste. Eat by dipping spoon deep down to bottom of bowl, lifting to bring up the meat, hominy, soup and layered vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

630 calories; protein 50.2g; carbohydrates 37.8g; fat 30.8g; cholesterol 142.9mg; sodium 1686.4mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (25)

Most helpful positive review

AMYLEE01

07/07/2008

Good basic recipe, not quite the same, but good. I prefer to use dried new mexico chiles, soak in boiling water to rehydrdate and then puree in blender, and add pureed chile to soup. The cabbage on top is a must! Read More

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(50)

Most helpful critical review

SerenaBloom

05/13/2009

needs more flavor. Not very authentic. Add lime wedges on the side with cilantro chopped cactus cotija cheese pureed chili sauce and onion for more flavor. We simmer whole garlic heads in our base. Read More

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(10)

32 Ratings

5 star values: 15
4 star values: 14
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 1

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AMYLEE01

07/07/2008

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HappyOlives

11/11/2003

This is a really good recipe! I would prefer no cabbage add some camino garnish with raw onions and fresh cilantro serve with corn tortillas. Yum! Thanks for sharing the recipe! Read More

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(35)

COWGRL73

09/24/2007

Very good. I used chicken instead of pork and added chicken bouillon and chili powder while cooking the chicken. Read More

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(31)

TRESSIEPOO

12/20/2004

Very good! A few minor alterations...I boiled the pork in the water w/ the chili powder (maybe a little more than what was called for) as well as a couple of spoonfuls of granulated chicken bouilon. A lot of great flavor! I'm already craving more!! Read More

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(18)

MELVA

02/09/2009

Very easy to make. Husband states its authentic and very very good. Just like the Posole in California. We live in Michigan. Read More

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(15)

MORTENSEN

09/27/2004

Yum. My husband is a big Posole fan and kids ate well. I offered more types of veggies to add when served. Mexican style cheese is also good with it. Read More

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(13)

MomWifeTeacherCook

03/04/2008

A very easy version of a traditional Mexican soup. I made this to satisfy my son's craving for menudo which I refuse to cook. (The smell of tripe is overwhelming!) My sixteen year old ate 4 bowls for dinner! I used very lean pork. It was really good and it was even better the next day! (as most soups are!) Read More

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(12)

Char

10/03/2007

Delicious! I made this receipe with the slightest alteration. the last 30-45 min i simmered it i put in the soup some cilantro not cut or anything and some lime and oh it was delicious!!! Read More

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(11)

jvazquez

10/27/2010

Bryan B. I have no idea where your from but here in Oaxaca Mexico we don't make our Posole with pig's heads:P It's actually made with shreadded chicken meat not w/ pork - but I love your recipe:) Read More

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(11)

SerenaBloom

05/13/2009

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Posole Soup

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 629.6

% Daily Value *

protein: 100 %

carbohydrates: 12 %

dietary fiber: 42 %

sugars:

fat: 47 %

saturated fat: 51 %

cholesterol: 48 %

vitamin a iu: 31 %

niacin equivalents: 162 %

vitamin b6: 92 %

vitamin c: 129 %

folate: 23 %

calcium: 15 %

iron: 24 %

magnesium: 37 %

potassium: 35 %

sodium: 68 %

thiamin: 216 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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AMYLEE01

07/07/2008

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(50)

HappyOlives

11/11/2003

This is a really good recipe! I would prefer no cabbage add some camino garnish with raw onions and fresh cilantro serve with corn tortillas. Yum! Thanks for sharing the recipe!

Helpful

(35)

COWGRL73

09/24/2007

Very good. I used chicken instead of pork and added chicken bouillon and chili powder while cooking the chicken.

Helpful

(31)

TRESSIEPOO

12/20/2004

Helpful

(18)

MELVA

02/09/2009

Very easy to make. Husband states its authentic and very very good. Just like the Posole in California. We live in Michigan.

Helpful

(15)

MORTENSEN

09/27/2004

Yum. My husband is a big Posole fan and kids ate well. I offered more types of veggies to add when served. Mexican style cheese is also good with it.

Helpful

(13)

MomWifeTeacherCook

03/04/2008

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(12)

Char

10/03/2007

Delicious! I made this receipe with the slightest alteration. the last 30-45 min i simmered it i put in the soup some cilantro not cut or anything and some lime and oh it was delicious!!!

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(11)

jvazquez

10/27/2010

Bryan B. I have no idea where your from but here in Oaxaca Mexico we don't make our Posole with pig's heads:P It's actually made with shreadded chicken meat not w/ pork - but I love your recipe:)

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(11)

SerenaBloom

05/13/2009

needs more flavor. Not very authentic. Add lime wedges on the side with cilantro chopped cactus cotija cheese pureed chili sauce and onion for more flavor. We simmer whole garlic heads in our base.

Helpful

(10)