New Mexico Red Chile Posole
Savory New Mexican stew served on Saint’s Day and can be enjoyed for dinner or as a side dish.
Prep Time: 5 min
Cooking Time: 90 min
Servs: 4 Servings
Ingredients
1 to 1½ pounds pork butt cut in cubes
Water
2 pounds of frozen or one pound of dried posole
2 medium onions, chopped
6-10 garlic cloves, smashed
Teaspoon of salt or more to taste
Instructions
If using frozen posole, combine our Red Chile Sauce with pork in a Dutch oven or large pot
( If using dried posole, add it to the chile and pork and 6 quarts of water.)
Simmer together for an hour with 4 quarts of water
Then for another 30 minutes.
Add the posole and cook an additional 30 minutes.
Stir in onions, garlic, and salt.
Simmer on low heat until the posole is soft.
Expect another 30 minutes at least or an hour more if dried.
Do not be surprised if it takes a longer;
Ladle it into bowls and enjoy or drain it with a slotted spoon and serve as a side with enchiladas, a burrito, chile relleno or your favorite dish.