Green Chile Posole

Name: Green Chile Posole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 10 min
Yield: 6 servings (2 qt.)
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pork tenderloin (1 pound), cut into 1-in. pieces; 2 cans (15 ounces each) hominy, rinsed and drained; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 4 cups chicken broth, divided; 3 tomatillos, husked and chopped; Optional: Sliced avocado, lime wedge, sliced jalapenos, sliced radishes, chopped cilantro and sour cream

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 4 hours

Makes

6 servings (2 qt.)

This recipe combines parts of my nanny’s recipe and my mother’s. I learned both of them when I was very young. An optional sprinkling of queso fresco over the top is an absolute delight in my opinion. —Jaime Love, Las Vegas, Nevada

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Ingredients

1 pork tenderloin (1 pound), cut into 1-in. pieces
2 cans (15 ounces each) hominy, rinsed and drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups chicken broth, divided
3 tomatillos, husked and chopped
Optional: Sliced avocado, lime wedge, sliced jalapenos, sliced radishes, chopped cilantro and sour cream

Directions

Place first 5 ingredients and 3-3/4 cups broth in a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Puree tomatillos with remaining 1/4 cup broth in a blender; stir into pork mixture.
Cook, covered, on low until pork is tender, 4-5 hours. If desired, serve with avocado and other toppings.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups: 173 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 1457mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein.

Green Chile Posole

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