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Slow Cooker Pork Pozole (with ALL the toppings!)

January 19, 2016 by Kayley 10 Comments

 

Slow Cooker Pozole (with ALL the toppings!)

The first time I had pozole was when I was about 25 years old. My Mother-in-law would make it on occasion and I loved it so much that if we happened to be staying over and she served it for dinner, I would devour several bowl-fulls the next day for breakfast. Toppings and everything.

Pozole for breakfast may seem strange but if you know me at all, you know that soup for breakfast is about as normal as I get. And if you tried my Mother-in-law’s Pozole, you would want it for breakfast too. Maybe.

She makes it in a pressure cooker along with some incredible Anasazi beans and after I discovered that the pressure cooker was a necessary tool in making super soft, creamy beans, I decided it was high time I purchased one.

Slow Cooker Pozole (with ALL the toppings!)

And so I did. I ordered one and anxiously awaited it’s arrival.

The day it showed up, I unwrapped it and admired it in all it’s glory. Then, I decided that the prospect of using it to make the Pozole that I had intended to cook for dinner was utterly terrifying (WHAT?! Pressure cookers come with a LOT of warnings, folks!) and seeing that blowing a hole through my roof was a definite possibility I turned to a tried and true, less potentially house-annihilating cooking method.

The trusty Slow Cooker.

Slow Cooker Pozole (with ALL the toppings!)

So, being the coward I am (I did get brave, by the way, and used the pressure cooker later that day to make beans) I threw my Pozole ingredients in the slow cooker and 8 hours later I had a richly flavored broth filled with tender pork and savory kernels of hominy.

The best part of a Pozole, mind you, is the toppings. You can put so many delicious things on top. My favorites are sliced radishes, lime wedges, sour cream, avocados, crunchy diced red onion, cilantro, and spoonful of salsa.

Pozole is rich and comforting, so simple yet complex with its many toppings. It’s what I crave when I want something that is warm, yet fresh at the same time.

Perhaps someday I’ll put on my big girl pants and try making this in the pressure cooker.

Slow Cooker Pozole (with ALL the toppings!)

A little tip for richly flavored Pozole:

They key to getting the deepest flavor possible in your Pozole lies in the browning of the pork. The very first step in the soup is to brown the pieces of pork in hot oil. You don’t want to burn it, of course, but make sure that every side of the pork is a deep golden brown before you remove it from the pan to cook the onions and spices. The bottom of the pan with be full of those browned bits of meat and when you add the chicken broth to the pot it will all dissolve into the liquid, rendering it incredibly rich and flavorful.

Looking for more soup? I’ve got you covered:

Creamy Tortilla Soup

Harvest Butternut Apple Bisque

Roasted Pear & Parsnip Soup

Avgolemono Soup (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup)

Slow Cooker Pozole (with ALL the toppings!)

Slow Cooker Pork Pozole (with ALL the toppings!)
 
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Serves: serves 8
Ingredients
  • 3 lbs Boneless Pork Roast, cut into 4-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste
  • 1 large Onion, chopped
  • 8 Garlic Cloves, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 8 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 can Hominy (white or yellow)
  • TO GARNISH:
  • Sour Cream
  • Lime Wedges
  • Sliced Radishes
  • Chopped Cilantro
  • Diced Red Onion
  • Diced Avocado
  • Salsa
Instructions
  1. Salt and pepper all sides of the pork.
  2. Heat the oil in a large pot. Add the pieces of pork and cook until browned on all sides. Set the pork in the bowl of a slow cooker. Add the onion, garlic, chili powder, and smoked paprika to the pot and saute for 4-5 minutes, or until the onion is soft. Add the chicken broth and bring just to a simmer. Remove from heat and pour over the pork in the slow cooker.
  3. Add the hominy to the slow cooker, cover, and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
  4. When pozole is finished cooking, place the pieces of pork in a bowl and lightly shred. Add back in to the soup and check seasonings, adding more salt, if desired.
  5. Serve pozole in bowls garnished with desired toppings.
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Filed Under: Dairy Free, Entrees, Pork Beef and Lamb, Slow Cooker, Soups and Stews Tagged With: crock pot, pork, pozole, slow cooker, soup

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Comments

  1. Melissa says

    January 19, 2016 at 11:48 PM

    Oh my gosh, I LOVE pozole! I first had it as a missionary and have been dreaming about it ever since! The first time I tried making it (about 20 years ago) was a total FAIL! I am so excited you posted this recipe! I am totally salivating right now!

    Reply
    • Kayley says

      January 20, 2016 at 6:04 AM

      I hope you try it out, Melissa! It’s totally easy and is SO good =) Plus, a slow cooker recipe can’t fail, right? 😉

      Reply
  2. BD says

    January 20, 2016 at 4:44 AM

    What type of radishes are those? Very pretty.

    Reply
    • Kayley says

      January 23, 2016 at 3:16 PM

      Aren’t they lovely? I believe they are called ‘plum purple radishes’ =)

      Reply
  3. Jen says

    February 15, 2016 at 11:28 AM

    Just found this recipe featured on The Kitchn’s front page and knew instantly that I had to make it this week. I love posole and slow cooker meals, but I’ve never thought of making posole myself… Can’t wait to come home tomorrow to it! Tuesday nights we host a late dinner with friends after work, and they’re sure to love it, too! I’m planning to follow your recipe but add shredded cabbage to the list of toppings as that is how it’s traditionally served here in our town. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kayley says

      February 16, 2016 at 8:09 AM

      You’re welcome! I hope you and your friends like it 😉
      This is what I often serve for company too! It’s so simple to make but all of those topping must make it seem more complex than it is.

      Reply
  4. Jennifer says

    February 18, 2016 at 7:36 AM

    This sounds awesome! I would also be curious to see the recipe for it made in the pressure cooker. I just got an Instant Pot and would love to try it in there too.

    Reply
  5. Valentina says

    August 10, 2017 at 6:59 PM

    did you use sweet or hot smoked paprika?

    Reply
    • Kayley says

      August 12, 2017 at 8:58 AM

      Sweet 🙂

      Reply

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