Posole Crockpot

Warm, comforting, and full of bold flavors, this Posole Crockpot recipe is the ultimate one-pot meal for any occasion. Featuring tender, slow-cooked pork shoulder paired with the earthy chew of hominy, this traditional Mexican-inspired dish is simmered in a rich broth spiced with cumin, oregano, chili powder, and a touch of heat from diced tomatoes with green chilies. With minimal prep and eight hours of hands-off cooking, this recipe is perfect for busy days or meal prepping. Garnish with fresh cilantro, crisp radishes, shredded cabbage, and a squeeze of lime for a vibrant, customizable finish. Whether you're feeding a crowd or indulging in leftovers, this crockpot posole is pure comfort in a bowl. Perfect for keywords like "crockpot posole," "slow cooker Mexican soup," and "easy posole recipe."

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Pork shoulder (boneless)
• 30 ounces Hominy (drained and rinsed)
• 1 large Yellow onion (chopped)
• 4 Garlic cloves (minced)
• 6 cups Chicken broth
• 14.5 ounces Diced tomatoes (with green chilies)
• 2 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon Chili powder
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Cilantro (chopped, optional, for garnish)
• 1 Lime wedges (optional, for serving)
• 1 cup Shredded cabbage or lettuce (optional, for serving)
• 1 cup Sliced radishes (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into 2-inch chunks.

Step 2

Place the pork into the crockpot and add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and the drained hominy.

Step 3

Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes with green chilies.

Step 4

Season the mixture with ground cumin, dried oregano, chili powder, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easy to shred.

Step 6

Once cooked, remove the bay leaf. Use two forks to shred the pork directly in the crockpot. Stir the shredded pork into the broth to combine.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 8

Serve the posole hot in bowls. Garnish with chopped cilantro, lime wedges, shredded cabbage or lettuce, and sliced radishes as desired.

Step 9

Enjoy this hearty and flavorful dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4068.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3254.4

Total Fat 191.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 64.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 635.0mg	0%
Sodium 7327.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 194.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.1g	0%
Total Sugars 29.4g
Protein 205.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 513.6mg	0%
Iron 25.6mg	0%
Potassium 5454.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.9%

Protein: 24.7%

Carbs: 23.4%