Pozole Verde

45m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Simmer 1 gallon of water, 6 cloves of garlic, 2 sprigs of cilantro, half an onion, and a generous pinch of kosher salt with 3 chicken thighs, 4 chicken legs, and 2 chicken breasts until chicken is tender (40-45 minutes).
  2. 2Roast 1 pound of tomatillos, 2 poblano peppers, 2 serrano peppers with a little bit of bacon fat at 400 degrees until beautifully charred.
  3. 3Blend garlic and onion with tomatillos and peppers, Mexican oregano, 2 epazote leaves, a bunch of cilantro, salt to taste, a little bit of cumin, and 1 packet of chicken bouillon.
  4. 4Cook the sauce for about 5 minutes until it changes color and gets a little darker.
  5. 5Shred chicken and discard the skin and bones.
  6. 6Add shredded chicken and 2 cans of drained hominy to the broth.
  7. 7Add the salsa verde and simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 gallon water
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 2 sprigs cilantro
  • 1 half onion
  • 1 generous pinch kosher salt
  • 3 chicken thighs
  • 4 chicken legs
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 pound tomatillos
  • 2 poblano peppers
  • 2 serrano peppers
  • 1 little bit bacon fat
  • 1 Mexican oregano
  • 2 epazote leaves
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 1 little bit cumin
  • 1 packet chicken bouillon
  • 2 cans hominy

Equipment

blenderlarge potbaking pan