Beto's Pozole

Yield: 4 large servings

Ingredients

• 2 pounds pork meat (includes shredded pork ears and feet)
• 1/4 cup salt (or as desired)
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 1 tablespoon fresh garlic
• 1 large (6 pound, 12 ounce) can white hominy
• 4 California peppers
• Garnishes: shredded lettuce, radish quarters, lime halves, chopped onions

Instructions

1. In a large pot, cover meat with water, add salt, bring to boil, cook for 3 to 4 hours or until cooked thoroughly.
2. Mix garlic, oregano and two cups of water in blender, add to cooked meat.
3. Soak peppers in hot water for 30 minutes, then puree in a blender with a small amount of water, drain and add to the meat.
4. Add hominy to meat. Reheat to desired serving temperature.
5. Serve in individual bowls with garnishes, bread and tortillas, as desired.

Attribution

Chef Maria De La Torre, Beto's Mexican Food, Reno, Nevada - Reno Gazette Journal