Instant Pot Red Posole
Instant Pot Red Posole is rich, hearty, and full of traditional Mexican flavors.Tender pork and hominy cook quickly under pressure.The red chile sauce adds warmth and depth without being overpowering.Perfect for cozy dinners, gatherings, or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork shoulder or pork butt, cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 dried guajillo chiles, seeded
- 2 dried ancho chiles, seeded
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 cans (15 oz each) hominy, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Soak dried chiles in hot water for 15 minutes until softened, then blend into a smooth paste.
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat oil. Brown the pork in batches.
- Add onion and garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in chile paste, cumin, and oregano.
- Add broth, hominy, salt, and pepper.
- Seal and cook on high pressure for 35 minutes.
- Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then quick release.
- Adjust seasoning and serve hot with toppings.
Notes
- Pork shoulder yields the most tender results.
- Chile heat can be adjusted by adding or reducing chiles.
- Hominy adds texture and traditional flavour.
- Broth can be thinned with water if desired.
- Flavours deepen even more the next day.