Savor Tradition with Kroger Mercado
Kroger Mercado celebrates Hispanic culinary heritage with high-quality,authentic products. From robust chiles to flavorful spices, this brand provides a diverse range of ingredients that make creating both traditional and exciting dishes easy. Whether you’re preparing classic pozole or exploring new recipes, Kroger Mercado’s carefully sourced products elevate your cooking experience. Immerse yourself in Kroger Mercado’s rich flavors and savor the taste of tradition in every bite.
Red Pozole: A Spicy Mexican classic
Experience a burst of flavor with this Pozole recipe! Tender hominy and chicken simmer in a spicy, aromatic chile puree, topped with crisp radishes, tangy lime, and crunchy tortilla chips. A delicious and customizable delight for any occasion.
PREP TIME: 2 HOURS | COOK TIME: 3 HOURS
SERVES: 12
INGREDIENTS
- 1 lb. dried hominy or giant white corn
- 1 head of garlic
- 2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 lb. Kroger® Mercado Slow Cooked Shredded Chicken
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 Kroger® Mercado Ancho Chiles, stemmed and seeded
- 3 Kroger® Mercado Guajillo Chiles, stemmed and seeded
- 1 oz. white onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- Pinch of ground cumin
- 2 whole cloves, stemmed
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 3 tbsp. Kroger® Pure Vegetable Oil
Directions:
- Soak dried hominy in warm water for a couple hours or overnight. Drain.
- Place hominy and garlic in a large pot, add water to cover by at least 4” and bring to a boil.
- Then simmer over medium-low heat, partially covered, for 2 to 3 hours, until the hominy has “bloomed” or opened.
- Add 2 tsp. salt and set aside, don’t drain.
- Place the chiles in a medium saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Simmer for 10 minutes, until softened and rehydrated.
- Place the chiles, along with ¾ cup of their cooking liquid, the onion, garlic, cumin, cloves, and salt into a blender and puree until smooth. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Add the chile puree, bring to a boil, then simmer for 6 to 8 minutes, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- Pour the chile puree into the hominy and bring to a simmer. Add the chicken breasts and broth and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken with a slotted spoon and shred into bite-size pieces. Add the chicken back to the pozole, taste and adjust salt. Serve and enjoy!