Quick Pulled Pork Posole

A simple, hearty Mexican soup livened up with lots of fresh toppings. Grab a pound of take-out from one of the many BBQ places in town, such as Martins, Peg Leg Porker or Edleys. 

By / Photography By | June 02, 2015

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 pound pulled pork
  • 1 cup green enchilada sauce
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 12-ounce can hominy, drained and rinsed
  • Sliced radishes, for serving
  • Minced cilantro, for serving
  • Queso fresco cheese, crumbled, for serving

Preparation

  1. In a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and cook, stirring, until onion is translucent, about 10 minutes.
  2. Add pulled pork, green enchilada sauce, chicken broth, garlic, and hominy. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cook 10 minutes.
  3. Divide posole among 4 bowls and top with radish, cilantro and crumbed queso fresco cheese.

Yield: 4 servings.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 pound pulled pork
  • 1 cup green enchilada sauce
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 12-ounce can hominy, drained and rinsed
  • Sliced radishes, for serving
  • Minced cilantro, for serving
  • Queso fresco cheese, crumbled, for serving
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