Assembling Posole

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
1 pound pork should, cut into 1 inch pieces
Essence
2 pound fresh hominy
2 cups peeled, seeded, and chopped plum tomatoes
2 tablespoons minced garlic
Pinch of crushed red peppers
Pinch of cumin
3 quarts pork stock
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and pepper

Instructions

In a large sauce pan, heat the olive oil. Season the pork with Essence. When the oil is hot, sear the meat for about 2 minutes. Add the onions and continue cooking for 2 minutes. Stir in the hominy, tomatoes, and garlic. Season the mixture with crushed red pepper and cumin. Stir in the stock and bring up to boil. Season the liquid with salt and pepper. Reduce the stock to a simmer and cook for about 30 minutes, or until the stew thickens. Stir in the cilantro.

Yields: 6-8 servings