SLOW COOKER PORK POZOLE

When the snow begins to fall, I prepare a heartwarming stew with pork ribs and hominy. This recipe makes a fill-you-up bowl of lightly spiced comfort. Yum!

—GENIE GUNN ASHEVILLE, NC



PREP: 10 MIN. • COOK: 3 HOURS • MAKES: 6 SERVINGS


1 can (15 1/2 ounces) hominy, rinsed and drained

1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained

1 can (10 ounces) green enchilada sauce

2 medium carrots, finely chopped

1 medium onion, finely chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 pound boneless country-style pork ribs

Lime wedges and minced fresh cilantro

Corn tortillas, optional

1. In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first nine ingredients; add pork. Cook, covered, on low for 3-4 hours or until the pork is tender.

2. Remove the pork from slow cooker. Cut into bite-size pieces; return to slow cooker. Serve with lime wedges and cilantro and, if desired, corn tortillas.