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A close up of a spoonful of Instant Pot Pozole Rojo over the bowl.

Instant Pot Pozole Rojo

Tressa Jamil
Authentic Instant Pot pozole rojo is a stew made from tender pork, hominy, and a savory chili-based broth. Pile your bowl high with fresh toppings!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 bowls
Calories 233 kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
  
For the Pozole:
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 2½ pounds pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large white onion, quartered
  • 5 guajillo chilies, stemmed and deseeded, dried
  • 5 ancho chilies, stemmed and deseeded, dried
  • 1 tablespoon Chicken Better Than Bouillon
  • 6 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons cumin, ground
  • 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 garlic head, cut off, and discard the top third, leaving the head intact
  • 1 can hominy, 29-ounce, drained, and rinsed
For the Garnish:
  • radishes, thinly sliced into rounds
  • red onions, diced
  • cabbage, shredded
  • cilantro, chopped
  • avocado, cubed
  • lime wedges
  • red pepper flakes
  • Mexican oregano
Instructions
 
  • Warm oil in an Instant Pot on saute mode until it begins to smoke.
  • Add the pork in a single layer and let it brown for 3-4 minutes. Repeat with the remaining pork, and set it aside. 
  • Next, add the onions, guajillo chilies, and ancho chilies. Cook until they blister, then add them to a food processor or blender along with water and Better Than Bouillon.
  • Add the remaining ingredients, chili mixture, and pork. Stir to incorporate. Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and cook on manual high pressure for 50 minutes with a 10-minute natural release.
  • Using tongs, retrieve the garlic head from the broth. Squeeze the garlic head to release the cloves into the broth, and whisk to combine.
  • Garnish with red radish, red onion, cabbage, cilantro, lime wedges, avocado, chili flakes, cotija cheese, and Mexican oregano. Serve with corn tostadas.
Notes
Nutrition Disclosure:
  • The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Bowl | Calories: 233 kcal | Carbohydrates: 19 g | Protein: 20 g | Fat: 9 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g | Cholesterol: 58 mg | Sodium: 106 mg | Potassium: 791 mg | Fiber: 8 g | Sugar: 11 g | Vitamin A: 6398 IU | Vitamin C: 10 mg | Calcium: 48 mg | Iron: 3 mg
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