Pozole Verde de Cerdo Estilo Guerrero (Guerrero Style Green Pork Pozole)
Tender pork and hominy in a bright green pumpkin seed and tomatillo broth, the style of Guerrero, with radish and avocado.
Made with Pozole verde base. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time2 hr
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £7.36 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the pork, onion halves and water in a large pot with salt. Bring to a simmer and skim off the foam, then cover and cook gently for 1 hour, until the pork is almost tender.
60 min - 2
Stir in your ready made pozole verde base (see the base recipe) and simmer for 25 minutes, until the pork is completely tender.
25 min - 3
Add the hominy and simmer for 15 minutes. Do not boil hard or the pumpkin seed broth can split.
15 min - 4
Taste and adjust the salt, then add a squeeze of lime.
- 5
Serve in bowls with the cabbage, radish, avocado and lime wedges, and tostadas on the side.
Tips
- Keep the broth at a gentle simmer once the base goes in. Pumpkin seed sauces can separate if boiled hard.
- Pork shoulder with a little fat keeps the meat juicy over a long simmer.
- Fresh avocado at the table is traditional and balances the lime and herbs.
Storing and freezing
Keeps in the fridge for 3 days. Freeze in portions for up to 3 months and reheat gently until steaming hot all the way through.
Questions
Why is the broth green?
The base is made from tomatillos, pumpkin seeds, jalapeno and coriander blended together, which gives a fresh green colour and a creamy body.
Is green pozole spicy?
It is mild to medium. The heat comes from the jalapenos in the base, so choose milder or fewer chillies if you make it for children.
Is it nut free?
Yes. Pumpkin seeds are a seed, not a nut. If anyone has a seed allergy, avoid this recipe.
More made with pozole verde base
Pescado en Salsa Verde (Fish in Green Sauce)
GFDFEFTamales Verdes de Cerdo (Pork Tamales in Green Sauce)
GFDFEFPollo en Salsa Verde con Papas (Chicken and Potatoes in Green Sauce)
DFEFNFEnchiladas de Pipian Verde con Pollo (Green Pumpkin Seed Chicken Enchiladas)
NFEFHPDouble check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.