Red Pork Posole With Pickled Onions And Queso Fresco

Ingredients

For the Braised Pork:
  • 4 pounds boneless pork shoulder
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, root end attached and sliced into thin wedges
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced on an angle
  • 2-3 small ribs celery from the heart, sliced on an angle with greens attached
  • 1 small bulb fennel, sliced
  • 4 large cloves garlic, sliced
  • A small handful of fresh thyme sprigs, leaves stripped
  • 2 fresh bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 cups dry white wine
  • 4 cups chicken stock
For the Pickled Onions and Chilies:
  • 1 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 2 red onions, cut into 1/4-inch rings
  • 1 jalapeño, sliced
  • 2 Fresno peppers, sliced
For the Red Posole:
  • 4 ancho chili peppers
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon smoked sweet paprika
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cans hominy, rinsed and drained (14 ounces each)
  • A handful of fresh cilantro, leaves picked and chopped
  • 2 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
  • 1 generous tablespoon agave syrup or honey
  • 2 limes, 1 juiced
  • Queso fresco or other mild cheese, for topping
  • Warm, charred flour or corn tortillas, for serving

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