30-60 min8 servingsancho chile powder

Pork and Hominy Stew (Posole)

By Urvashi Pitre

8 servings

30-60 min

Easy

Recipe Details

Course: Dinner

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 50 min

Total Time: 30-60 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook

Cuisine: Mexican

Diet: Dairy Free, Gluten Free

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

1 pound pork shoulder
1 yellow onion
25 oz hominy
3/4 cup Water
3 - 4 cloves garlic
1 - 3 canned chipotle chiles in adobo
2 tsp ancho chile powder
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup fresh cilantro

I used a few different shortcuts in this posole recipe. Rather than follow the traditional method of toasting the chiles, then soaking and blending them, I used ancho chile powder and canned chipotle chiles for a quick, very flavorful, but not overly spicy blend. A bowlful of comfort, this stew will quickly become a favorite in your house.

INSTRUCTIONS

In the Instant Pot, combine the pork, onion, hominy and its juices (see Note), water, garlic, chipotle chiles, adobo sauce, ancho chile powder, cumin, oregano, and salt.
Secure the lid on the pot. Close the pressure-release valve. Select MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK and set the pot at HIGH pressure for 30 minutes. At the end of the cooking time, allow the pot to sit undisturbed until the pressure has released.
Check the pork for doneness. Taste and season with additional ancho chile powder and/or salt as needed. Garnish with the cilantro and serve.

Notes

NOTE: If you like your hominy more al dente, I suggest you put in half the can while cooking so it flavors and thickens the stew a bit, and save the other half to add after cooking.

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About the chef

Urvashi Pitre

Urvashi Pitre is a renowned cookbook author, blogger, and tech enthusiast who specializes in creating recipes that bring people together. Her passion for food began in her childhood home, where meals were a shared experience of love and community. With a background in client services and entrepreneurial ventures, Pitre has written several highly-rated cookbooks, focusing on simplifying cooking with gadgets like the Instant Pot and air fryer. She’s celebrated for her ability to deliver delicious, easy-to-follow recipes for home cooks.

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