Home Made Pozole Soup- Pozole Casero

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than pork.

hominy

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Quinoa provides protein while cornmeal is a budget-friendly alternative.

chili peppers

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Bell peppers offer a milder flavor, while canned tomatoes can be more economical.

avocado

🥗Healthier: guacamole

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Guacamole adds flavor, while sour cream is a cost-effective option.

Cover the meat with water and boil to remove blood, then wash it.

Add fresh water and the corn to the pot with the meat.

Scrub the corn and add it to the pot for around 2 hours until fluffy and open.

Add a head of garlic and an onion to the pot for flavor, leaving the top layer for easy removal.

Add a lot of salt to the pot due to the large amount of water and meat.

Remove the meat, onion, and garlic from the pot once the meat is soft.

Let the corn cook for another 30 minutes and check for softness.

Reheat the soup and return the meat to the pot to serve.

Boil red dried chiles, then blend with garlic, vinegar, salt, and pepper to make salsa.

Dice cabbage, radishes, and red onion for toppings, and add fresh oregano.

Cut limes in half for squeezing over the soup before serving.

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