Easy Mexican Hominy Stew traditionally served on New Year's for good luck and other special celebrations.
Ingredients
1poundboneless pork such as shoulder(cut into 1 inch cubes)
1/2cuponionchopped
1-2clovegarlicfinely minced
1/2teaspoonblack pepper
1/2teaspoonground cumin
1/2teaspooncloves
1/4 - 1/2teaspooncayenneground red pepper
2cupschicken or vegetable broth
14ouncehominy
4ouncescanned diced green chilies
1-2jalapenosdiced
Instructions
Heat a heavy stew pot or large cast iron skillet or Dutch oven. Add pork cubes and brown, stirring constantly.
Add onion, garlic and spices. Cook until they are translucent, again stirring constantly.
Add the broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer on medium for about 10 minutes.
Add the hominy, including the liquid, chilies and jalapeno (if using). Stir together. Bring back to boiling, reduce heat and simmer on low for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add additional liquid if necessary. The meat should begin break apart and the sauce should be fairly thick.