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Hatch Green Chile Pork Pozole: A Flavorful Twist with Turkey Bacon

Hatch Green Chile Pork Pozole
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A delicious and hearty pozole featuring a unique twist with hatch green chiles and turkey bacon.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds pork shoulder, cut into chunks
  • 1 cup hatch green chiles, diced
  • 8 slices turkey bacon, diced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cans hominy, drained
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, cook the diced turkey bacon until crispy. Transfer to a plate.
  2. In the same pot, add the pork and brown on all sides.
  3. Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
  4. Stir in diced hatch green chiles, cooked bacon, broth, hominy, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until pork is tender.
  6. Shred the pork and stir back into the soup. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with cilantro and lime if desired.

Notes

  • Adjust the level of heat by adding more or fewer chiles.
  • This dish improves with time; consider making it a day ahead.

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