CHILE VERDE POZOLE Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 lb Pork Butt (cut into 2‑inch cubes)
• 2 pieces Pork Feet (cleaned and cut into chunks)
• 9 cup Water (for broth)
• 1 teaspoon Salt (kosher or table salt)
• 1 piece Onion (medium, diced)
• 3 clove Garlic (minced)
• 2 leaf Bay Leaves
• 1 cube Chicken Bouillon (low‑sodium)
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 3 piece Green Chilies (chopped; adjust heat to taste)
• 1 tablespoon Instant Corn Masa (masa harina, for thickening)
• 1 teaspoon Mexican Oregano
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro (chopped for garnish)
• 0.25 cup Fresh Onion (thinly sliced for garnish)
• 1 piece Lime (cut into wedges)

Instructions

1. Start the broth

   Bring 9 cups of water to a boil in a large stockpot, add 1 tsp salt, then add the pork butt pieces and pork feet. Stir briefly and return to a boil.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: Medium heat

2. Skim the broth

   After about 15 minutes, partially cover the pot with the lid and skim off any foam or impurities that rise to the surface using a fine mesh skimmer.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium heat

3. Add aromatics

   Add the diced onion, minced garlic, bay leaves, chicken bouillon, ground cumin, black pepper, and chopped green chilies. Stir, then replace the lid slightly ajar to prevent boil‑over and continue cooking for 35 minutes.

   Time: PT40M

   Temperature: Medium heat

4. Make masa slurry

   In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of instant corn masa with a splash of water until smooth. Pour the slurry into the pot and stir in the Mexican oregano.

   Time: PT2M

5. Simmer until tender

   Bring the soup back to a gentle boil, then reduce to medium heat and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the pork is fork‑tender. If you like extra heat, add additional fresh chopped chilies during the last 5 minutes.

   Time: PT45M

   Temperature: Medium heat

6. Garnish and serve

   Ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with sliced fresh onion, chopped cilantro, and a lime wedge. Serve hot.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

20g

Carbohydrates

15g

Fat

20g

Fiber

2g