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Bowls of Green Pork Posole garnished with cilantro, jalapeño slices, and crumbled cheese sit on a light wooden surface.

Easy Green Pork Posole

Chef Jenn
Easy Green Pork Posole is a cozy Mexican-inspired soup with pork, hominy, and tangy tomatillos in a vibrant broth. Quick enough for weeknights yet festive enough for celebrations.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Dish, Soup & Stews
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 388 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper stemmed, seeded, and chopped
  • 3–4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 pound fresh or frozen tomatillos thawed and chopped
  • 28 ounce can white or yellow hominy or 1 (28-ounce) can, rinsed
  • 2-3 Roma tomatoes cored and diced into ½-inch pieces
  • ¼ cup queso fresco crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves optional
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a braiser pan. Add the ground pork, onion, and bell pepper; cook for 5 minutes, breaking pork into crumbles.
  • Stir in garlic, cumin, and chipotle powder; cook for 1 minute.
  • Add broth, tomatillos, tomatoes, and hominy. Scrape the bottom of the pot to release browned bits.
  • Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with queso fresco and cilantro before serving.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • No tomatillos? Use about 1½ cups of canned salsa verde for a quick shortcut.
  • Want it heartier? Stir in shredded leftover roast pork instead of ground.
  • Double the batch — it tastes even better the next day, after the flavors deepen.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 388kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 589mgPotassium: 688mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 418IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 3mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

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