Costa Rican Pozol

Pozol is a traditional Costa Rican dish that combines pork with corn and spices, creating a unique and comforting mixture of flavors. Perfect to enjoy with family or friends.

Pozol is a traditional Costa Rican dish that combines pork with corn and spices, creating a unique and comforting mixture of flavors.

Perfect to enjoy with family or friends.

Costa Rican Pozol

Soups
1 hour
Boiled
8 Servings

Ingredients

1 kilogram of Pork loin

½ kilogram of Pork cheek

6 Garlic cloves

1 tablespoon of Pepper

1 tablespoon of Complete seasoning

10 Fresh oregano branches

1 tablespoon of Annatto (achiote)

1 tablespoon of Lard

1 tablespoon of Cracked corn

Hot chili pepper

Pork ears and tail

Preparation

Step 1 : For the preparation of this delicious pozol, it is recommended to start the day before by thoroughly washing the chopped meats and then covering them with hot water.

Step 2 : Let them rest covered for 10 minutes.

Step 3 : Then, add the garlic, pepper, complete seasoning, and salt, and let the mixture rest for 2 hours.

Step 4 : Next, add more water, lard, annatto, salt to taste, and oregano, and bring everything to a boil for 30 minutes over high heat.

Step 5 : Lower the heat and leave the meats in the pot until they are tender, making sure they are always covered with water.

Step 6 : Wash the corn thoroughly and place it in a pot with enough boiling water, cooking and stirring occasionally.

Step 7 : Once soft, remove from heat, let it cool so it finishes popping, then wash it with cold water.

Step 8 : The next day, remove some fat from the meats and add water if they are dry, then boil them.

Step 9 : Drain the corn and add it to the meats, bring to a boil and season with a sofrito.

Step 10 : To prepare the sofrito, fry in oil chili, onion, celery, cilantro, 2 chopped tomatoes with complete seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and hot chili pepper to taste, then add it to the pozol.

Step 11 : Cook over low heat until it thickens.

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