Authentic Pork Menudo Recipe (Original video)

Ingredients:

• 3 to 4 lbs pork shoulder meat, chopped
• 4 Chile anchos (3 oz)
• 2 Chile arbol
• 5 Chile guajillo
• 1/2 large onion, chopped
• Garlic (to taste)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tbsp kosher salt
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 2 chicken flavored bouillon cubes
• 4 cups hot water
• 5 to 6 cups white hominy
• Toppings: shredded cabbage, diced onion, lime wedges, dried oregano, sliced cherry radishes (optional)

Instructions:

1. Boil pork meat in 4 to 4.5 L of water with 1 tbsp kosher salt and 2 bay leaves for 1 hour, removing scum and foam periodically.
2. Clean and soak chiles in hot water for 30 minutes until pliable.
3. Blend soaked chiles, onion, garlic, oregano, and 1 cup of chicken broth. Strain the mixture.
4. Add the strained chile mixture to the pot with the boiled pork, along with 2 tsp cumin. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for another hour.
5. Add 5 to 6 cups of rinsed white hominy to the pot and cook for an additional 30-45 minutes until hominy is tender.
6. Serve hot with shredded cabbage, diced onion, lime wedges, and dried oregano. Optional: sliced cherry radishes.