Pork and Chipotle Pozole Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless pork sirloin chops, trimmed and cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 onion, diced
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-3 (to taste) canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, chopped
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons Mexican oregano (crushed)
- 2 tablespoons plus 2-3 cups water, divided
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1 15-ounce can hominy, rinsed
- kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- juice of one lime
- Suggested garnishes: chopped fresh cilantro, tortilla strips, lime wedges
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1733g | |
| Calories 1179 | |
| Calories from Fat 344 | 29% |
| Total Fat 38.81g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat 9.28g | 37% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 254mg | 85% |
| Sodium 1031mg | 43% |
| Potassium 2382mg | 68% |
| Total Carbs 102.44g | 27% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.2g | 47% |
| Sugars 12.12g | 8% |
| Protein 105.35g | 169% |
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