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Pork and Hominy Stew with Cilantro and Lime (Posole) - Fast & Slow
Hominy is made by drying corn kernels, treating them with alkali, then cooking them until chewy-tender. This recipe pairs canned hominy with chunks of pork shoulder—a classic match for Mexican posole—to create a simple, hearty and flavorful stew. The mild sweetness and earthy, nutty notes of the hominy balance the richness of the pork. Be sure to trim off as much fat as possible from the pork to prevent a greasy stew. Serve with shredded cabbage, sliced radishes and warmed tortillas.
6
Servings
Tip
Don't be shy about trimming the pork. Pork shoulder is a fatty cut; to prevent the finished stew from being greasy, remove as much fat as possible before cooking.
FAST: 1½ hours
Slow: 5½ to 6½
30 minutes active
Ingredients
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1
tablespoon grapeseed or other neutral oil
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1
large yellow onion, chopped
Directions
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01On a 6-quart Instant Pot, select More/High Sauté. Add the oil and heat until shimmering. Add the onion and ½ teaspoon salt, the cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add half of the jalapeños, the garlic and cumin, then cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in the broth, scraping up any browned bits. Add the hominy, pork and ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper; stir to combine, then distribute in an even layer.
Reviews
August 5, 2025
Very tasty
Simple technique and it was great to do it at lunch today when that was the window I had to cook. I’ll probably add some ancho, cayenne and coriander, and some Maggi next time, just cause I can :)
September 11, 2022
Posole
it was great. I used less Cilantro and less lime, to let more of the flavor of the Pork and Hominy come out.
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WOW is this a winner. So amazing. Came together so quickly and loved by the whole family. Thank you for a fabulous dinner!