
Quick Instant Pot Pozole
Pressure-cooked pork and hominy in a rich red chile sauce for busy weeknights.
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
40 min
Servings
3
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 30 oz white hominy, drained and rinsed
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 12 oz mild red chile sauce (canned or jarred)
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup shredded cabbage and sliced radishes for garnish(optional)
- 4 pieces lime wedges(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode and add the vegetable oil.
- 2
Brown the pork shoulder cubes in batches until seared on all sides, then remove and set aside.
- 3
Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté for 3 minutes until translucent, then stir in the garlic for 1 minute.
- 4
Return the pork to the pot and add the red chile sauce, oregano, cumin, and salt, stirring to coat the meat.
- 5
Pour in the chicken broth and add the drained hominy, ensuring the liquid does not exceed the max fill line.
- 6
Close the lid, set the valve to 'Sealing', and pressure cook on High for 30 minutes.
- 7
Allow the pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes before manually venting the remaining steam.
- 8
Taste for seasoning and serve hot in bowls topped with shredded cabbage, radishes, and a squeeze of lime.
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