What Is Pozole?
Pozole is a Mexican stew that’s traditionally made with hominy and meat and topped with various garnishes.
Pozole is served as a festive dish to celebrate holidays as well as an everyday meal.
Vegetarian pozole often substitutes beans for the meat in the stew.
What Is Hominy?
Hominy is corn that has been treated with lime to remove the tough hull and germ.
It’s earthy in flavor, chewy in texture and an integral ingredient in the stew.
Look for it in cans in the Latin section of your supermarket.
For a vegan version, top with diced avocado instead of sour cream.
Serve this hearty stew on its own or with warm corn tortillas on the side.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add onions and poblanos; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 4 minutes.
Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker.
Stir in broth and hominy.
Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit inside the slow cooker and press it directly onto the pozole.
Cover with the lid and cook on Low until the beans are tender, 7 to 8 hours.
Discard the parchment paper.
Stir salsa, lime juice and salt into the pozole.
Serve topped with cabbage, sour cream, radishes and cilantro.
Equipment
6-quart slow cooker, parchment paper
Tip
Forgot to soak your beans?
Just place them in a large pot and add enough water to cover them by 2 inches.
Bring to a boil, remove from heat and let stand for 1 hour.
To make ahead
Cover and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days.
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