New Mexico Green Chile Pork Posole

Pozole, which means "hominy," is a traditional stew from Mexico, which once had ritual significance. It has a very "earthy" flavor. It is made from hominy, with pork or chicken, and can be seasoned and garnished with shredded cabbage, chile peppers, onion, garlic, radishes, avocado, salsa and/or limes.

Ingredients

• 2 (15 1/2) ounce cans hominy, rinsed and drained
• 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa verde
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chiles, undrained
• 1 cup coarsely chopped onion (1 large)
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 12 ounces pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• Snipped fresh cilantro
• 6 flour tortillas, warmed

Instructions

1. In a 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker combine hominy, salsa, broth, chiles, onion, cumin, garlic, oregano and crushed red pepper. Stir in meat.
2. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 3 1/2 hours.
3. To serve, sprinkle each serving with cilantro.
4. Serve with tortillas.

Prep: 15 min | Cook: 7 hr | Yield: 6 servings