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
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.













