This Easy Crock-Pot Posole is the perfect blend of comfort, tradition, and convenience. With tender pork, hearty hominy, and rich red chile broth simmering low and slow, this simplified pozole brings all the warmth of a classic Mexican kitchen to your table — without hours of hands-on work. It’s deeply flavorful, aromatic, and absolutely soul-soothing, making it ideal for chilly days, busy weeks, or festive gatherings.
The slow cooker does the heavy lifting, allowing the pork to become melt-in-your-mouth tender while the hominy absorbs all the savory, spicy goodness. Adding a homemade red chile sauce elevates the depth and authenticity of the broth, but even without it, this recipe delivers outstanding flavor. Jalapeños, garlic, cumin, and oregano round out the traditional profile, creating a broth that’s comforting and bold without being overly complicated.
Served with crisp, fresh garnishes like cabbage, onion, radishes, and lime, each bowl becomes a vibrant and customizable masterpiece. Whether you prepare it for a family meal or a crowd, this pozole is effortless, hearty, and guaranteed to warm everyone from the inside out.
Servings: 6–8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6–8 hours
Total Time: 6 1/2–8 1/2 hours
Ingredients
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• 2 lbs pork shoulder or pork stew meat, cubed
• 1 lb ground pork (optional, adds richness)
• 2 cans (25 oz each) white hominy, drained
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1–2 jalapeños or green chiles, chopped
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 6 cups chicken broth
For the red sauce (optional but delicious):
• 4 dried guajillo chiles
• 2 dried ancho chiles
• 1/2 onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 cup broth
Garnishes:
• Shredded cabbage
• Chopped onion
• Cilantro
• Lime wedges
• Radishes
• Oregano
Instructions:
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