New Mexico Pork Pozole With Chimayo
Ingredients 1 pound frozen pozole or 1 pound dry pozole soaked in water overnight or at least 12 hours* 1 – 1 ½ pounds pork shoulder*, trimmed, cut into ½ – ¾” cubes Salt & pepper 2 Tbsp olive oil or bacon drippings 1 medium onion, chopped (+/- 2 cups) 6 – 8 large garlic cloves, minced 8 cups liquid* (all water or up to half and half water/chicken stock) 2 tsp. dried Mexican oregano, crushed 1/2 tsp. cumin*, toasted and ground 1/2 tsp. coriander*, toasted and ground 1 bay leaf 2 tsp. Chimayo red chile powder* A pinch or two of chipotle flakes (optional) 1 cup red chile sauce* (or to taste) Salt and pepper to taste Suggested Toppings (Choose 2 – 4) Diced raw onion or chopped green onion Thinly sliced radish Pickled radish or onion* Thinly shredded cabbage or pickled cabbage Chopped cilantro Grated cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack or queso fresco) A squeeze or two of lime Flour or corn tortillas Corn tortilla chips more chile sauce Instructions If using dry pozole, cover with wat...