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                          POSOLE DON FEDERICO

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Mexican

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  3                    Fresh pig's feet
  2                    Fresh medium pork shanks
  2       cn           Yellow hominy,drained
                       -(16 oz ea)
 12                    Green chiles,cut into
                       -1"x1/4" strips
  1                    Large onion,chopped
  6                    Large garlic cloves,
                       -chopped fine
  2       cn           Chicken broth (14.5 oz ea)
    1/2   ts           Dried oregano
  2                    Bay leaves
    1/2   c            Cilantro,chop leaves and
                       -stems
  2                    Bunches,scallions,chopped
  1       cn           Beer
                       Salt to taste

 1. Rinse pig's feet well. Boil in a pot of water for
 20-30 minutes. Rinse again. Pour out the water and
 wash the pot. Boil the pig's feet and pork shanks in a
 fresh pot for about 1-1/2 hours. Add water while
 boiling if necessary. 2. Add onions, garlic, oregano,
 bay leaves, green chiles, hominy and chicken broth to
 the boiling pot. 3. Cook over medium heat for about 30
 minutes. 4. Add 1 can of beer and simmer for about
 10-15 minutes. 5. While the posole is cooking, chop
 the cilantro and scallions. Mix the chopped cilantro
 and scallions and use them to garnish the posole when
 serving. 6. Serve the posole with warm tortillas and
 frijoles heated with grated cheese.

 Makes 6 to 8 servings.



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