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Easy Slow Cooker Mexican Pozole Rojo

Delicious Easy Slow Cooker Mexican Pozole Rojo Recipe

This Easy Slow Cooker Mexican Pozole Rojo is a comforting bowl packed with flavors, perfect for any gathering or cozy night in.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Pozole
  • 3 pounds Pork Shoulder or Butt Substitute with chicken thighs for a leaner option.
  • 2 cans Hominy Alternatively, use frozen corn if unavailable.
  • 3 each Dried Chiles (Guajillo and Ancho) Use chili powder as an alternative if hard to find.
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
  • 1 each Onion Quartered.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 2 teaspoons Cumin
  • 2 teaspoons Oregano
For Serving
  • 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro Chopped.
  • 2 each Lime Wedges
  • 1 cup Sliced Radishes
  • 2 cups Shredded Cabbage Use green or purple cabbage.
  • 2 each Avocado Slices

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • blender
  • skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and add the dried guajillo and ancho chiles. Toast the chiles for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Place the toasted chiles in a bowl and cover them with hot water. Allow them to soak for about 15 minutes until softened.
  3. Drain the chiles and add them to a blender with one cup of soaking water. Blend until smooth to create a red chile sauce.
  4. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat, add the pork, and sear for about 5 minutes until browned.
  5. Transfer the seared pork to the slow cooker, add onion, garlic, hominy, cumin, oregano, and the red chile sauce. Mix well.
  6. Pour chicken broth over the mixture in the slow cooker, ensuring it is mostly submerged. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until the pork is tender.
  8. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded pork to the pot.
  9. Ladle the pozole into bowls and top with fresh toppings like radishes, cabbage, cilantro, lime wedges, and avocado slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently to preserve flavor.

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