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Leftover Pork Roast Stew with Hominy (Posole)

This recipe is a delicious way to use leftover roast pork with directions for a cozy and comforting stew. Use an electric pressure cooker like an Instant Pot or make it on top of the stove.
8 servings
Pork and Hominy Stew, An Instant Pot Recipe
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 (110 g) medium onion, finely diced
  • 1 (40 g) stalk celery, finely diced
  • 2-3 (122 g) carrots, finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 15-1/2 ounce can (440 g) hominy, drained
  • 4 cups (908 g) chicken broth
  • 1 14-1/2 ounce (411 g) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes - or substitute regular diced tomatoes
  • 2-3 cups (270-405 g) roast pork, diced
  • ½ teaspoon fresh oregano - finely chopped (or substitute 1/4 teaspoon dried)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 2 teaspoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Sauté Aromatics: Press the Sauté button on the Instant Pot and allow it to preheat until it says HOT. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and 1 medium onion, finely diced, then cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until softened.
  • Add Ingredients: Stir in 1 stalk celery, finely diced, 2-3 carrots, finely diced, 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced, 1 15-1/2 ounce can hominy, drained, 4 cups chicken broth, 1 14-1/2 ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, 2-3 cups roast pork, diced, 1/2 teaspoon fresh oregano, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper.
  • Pressure Cook: Secure the lid, close the pressure valve, and set the Instant Pot to Manual (High Pressure) for 7 minutes. When done, quick-release the pressure or let it release naturally for a deeper flavor.
  • Final Touches: Stir in 2 teaspoons fresh cilantro, chopped before serving.

Notes

Stovetop Instructions:
  1. Follow step 1 using a large pot.
  2. Add remaining ingredients, bring to a simmer, and cook for 30-40 minutes.
  3. Stir in cilantro before serving.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1 | Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 871mg | Potassium: 446mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4245IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg