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                                 POSOLE

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Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Mexican                          Soups
               Main Dish

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2       lb           Pork roast,cut in chunks
    1/2   lb           Pork rinds (skins)
  2       ea           Pork shanks or pigs feet
  1       tb           Salt
  2       c            Posole
  1       t            Oregano
  2       ea           Cloves garlic, mashed
  2       tb           Chopped onion
  4       ea           Red chili pods,remove seeds

 Place meat and pork rinds and pork shanks in a large
 kettle and add about 5 quarts of water or enough to
 cover meat. Add approximately 1 tablespoon salt and
 bring to a boil. Cook over medium heat for about 1 1/2
 hours. Remove excess grease and set aside. Reserve
 liquid. Wash the posole very carefully until the water
 is clear so as to remove lime from kernels. Put in
 large kettle and cover with water. Boil until posole
 has popped. Mix meat, posole, rind and shanks or pigs
 feet. Add oregano, garlic, onion and chili pods. Let
 simmer for about 1/2 hour. Posole may be served as a
 main dish with hard rolls, tortillas or crackers.
 Additional red chili sauce may be added at serving
 time for more spice.      NOTE:Posole can be found in
 the meat section if it is available in your area, if
 not available, hominy can be substituted in the same
 quantities but no rinsing or pre-cooking is needed.
 The posole will lose its authenticity but none of its
 tastiness if pork rinds, pork shanks or pigs feet are
 omitted. You can also add one can of tomatoes to
 enhance the flavor.



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