Savory Pork Pozole Verde

This Savory Pork Pozole Verde blends tender pork shoulder, tomatillos, hominy, pumpkin seeds and fresh herbs that are perfectly simmered.

Pozole Verde Pork

What sets pork pozole verde apart from other versions of pozole is its vibrant green color.

This distinct hue develops through the usage of fresh tomatillos, green chilies, cilantro, jalapeños, serrano peppers and pepitas (pumpkin seeds).

Using bone-in pork shoulder in pork pozole verde creates that signature richness for which this dish is known.

As the broth simmers, the connective tissues surrounding the bone break down and result in incredibly tender meat that practically melts in your mouth.

Get to the grocery today and select the perfect bone-in pork shoulder to create the warmth of traditional cooking.

Be sure to garnish with crisp radishes, creamy avocado slices, and a squeeze of lime.

Ingredients

• Pork Shoulder, bone-in
• Chicken broth
• White hominy
• Tomatillos
• Serrano pepper, a green type of chili pepper
• Onion
• Cilantro
• Avocado or olive oil
• Water
• Seasoning: bay leaves, ground cumin, chili powder, dried oregano, garlic, salt & pepper
• Garnishes: radish, green cabbage, onion, lime wedges, cotija cheese, avocados, pepitas (pumpkin seeds), jalapenos (optional)

Recipe Tips

• Bone-in meat provides extra flavor as meat simmers.
• Wear gloves when preparing peppers.
• Let guests personalize with garnishes.

How to make pork pozole verde

Season pork generously with salt and pepper.

Heat two tablespoons of avocado oil in a stock pot or Dutch oven.

Place the seasoned pork shoulder into a stock pot and sear all sides until browned. Approximately 2 minutes per side.

Add chicken broth, bay leaves, cumin, chili powder, and oregano. Stir and bring to a boil.

Lower heat, cover and simmer for one hour.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

While the pork shoulder simmers, prepare tomatillos, poblano, jalapeno, and serrano peppers by removing husks, stems and seeds.

Cut in halves and add to baking sheet with diced onion and garlic.

Drizzle baking sheet with 2 tablespoons of oil and lightly season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20 to 30 minutes or until soft.

Remove the baking sheet from the oven and cool for 10 minutes.

Place cilantro and roasted vegetables in a blender. Add one cup of broth from the pork and blend until smooth.

Pour the verde (green) mixture over the pork shoulder in the stock pot, cover, and simmer for two additional hours until completely tender.

Move pork to a cutting board for shredding. Discard bone, search out and remove the bay leaves in broth.

Return shredded pork back into soup and stir in hominy.

As soup simmers, prepare garnishes. Dish up bowls and serve with preferred garnishes.

What is pozole verde made of?

Pozole verde is full of tomatillos, cilantro, jalapeno, serrano, and poblano peppers. These peppers are roasted and blended, creating a green sauce.

What is pork pozole made of?

Pozole is a flavorful soup with pork, chiles, peppers, and hominy.

Traditionally some versions include pozole rojo and pozole verde.

A wide offering of garnishes provides balance to the heat and additional textures.

What are the 3 types of pozole?

The three main types of pozole are blanco (white), verde (green) and rojo (red).

Each version gets its name and color from the ingredients used. Thus, rojo uses dried chilies, verde uses fresh green chiles, and blanco omits chiles.

Which pozole is better, red or green?

It depends on who you ask and who passed down the recipe!

Each is a variation of the same dish, and the ingredients are changed to create unique colors and spicy flavors.

Regional varieties of pozole can be traced back thousands of years. All include the ingredient hominy, which was considered to be the most important crop and planted by the Aztecs.

Other Recipes to Try

Easy Pork Pozole combines pork shoulder, hominy, and a medley of spices to create a warm and hearty soup that captures the essence of traditional Mexican cooking.

This Braised Pork Pappardelle Puttanesca combines pulled pork shoulder, thick pappardelle noodles, and puttanesca sauce that will surely please you and your family.

This savory Pulled Pork Chili blends tender pulled pork with a rich tomato-based chili in a slow cooker to create a pork shoulder chili that will warm you to the core!