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A steaming bowl of traditional pozole soup garnished with radish and lime.

How to Grow Pozole

This recipe details the process of growing pozole, a traditional Mexican dish. Follow these steps to cultivate your own ingredients and prepare a delicious meal from scratch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup Corn kernels
  • 1 lb Pork shoulder
  • 4 cups Chicken broth
  • 5 Red chiles
  • 3 Garlic cloves
  • 1 medium Onion
  • Salt to taste
  • Lime for serving
  • Radishes for serving
  • Cabbage for serving

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Blender
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Soak corn kernels overnight to soften, then drain and set aside.
  2. Cut pork shoulder into large chunks and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Rehydrate red chiles in hot water for 30 minutes, then blend with garlic and a quarter of the onion until smooth.
Cooking
  1. In a large pot, combine pork, remaining onion, and chicken broth; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
  2. Add soaked corn kernels to the pot and continue to simmer for another 30 minutes.
  3. Stir in the blended chile mixture and cook for 15 minutes more, ensuring flavors meld.
  4. Adjust seasoning with salt to taste and remove pork to shred; return shredded pork to the pot.
Serving
  1. Ladle hot pozole into bowls and serve immediately.
  2. Garnish with lime wedges, sliced radishes, and shredded cabbage as desired.

Notes

For extra heat, add a pinch of dried oregano to the chile mixture. Enjoy with warm tortillas.