Hominy a la Charra

ABOUT THIS RECIPE:

Impress your guests with @freddsters‘ Hominy a la Charra! This dish serves beautifully as a side or a main course for any fiesta. ¡Te va a encantar!

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cans (25 oz. each) Juanita’s Mexican Style Hominy or Juanita’s White Hominy, drained
• 1 cup pinto beans, cooked
• 10 oz. chorizo
• 1 pound package bacon, chopped
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 jalapeño, diced
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp. paprika
• 1 tbsp. tomato chicken bouillon
• 3 roma tomatoes, diced
• 8-10 cups water or chicken broth
• 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Limes for serving

STEP BY STEP:

1. To a large soup pot set to medium-high heat, add in the bacon and cook until crispy, 7-10 minutes. Remove from the pot and set aside. Remove excess bacon fat, leaving only 1-2 tbsp in the pot.
2.  Add in the chorizo and cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking it up into smaller pieces.
3. Add in the onion, jalapeño, and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring to combine.
4. Add in the spices, stir to mix and cook for 2 more minutes.
5. Add in the tomatoes, stir to mix, and cook for 6 more minutes.
6. Add in the Hominy and beans, half of the cooked bacon, the water or broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
7. Lastly, add in the bunch of cilantro, the chicharrones, and cook for 7-10 more minutes.

SUGGESTION: Serve in bowls and top with fresh-squeezed lime juice.