Posole

Soak overnight

• 12 oz dried hominy

The next day in a large pot combine

• Soaked hominy
• 1 large onion, peeled
• 1 bay leaf
• 6 peppercorns
• 1 tbs salt
• 6 cups water 

Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and simmer until the hominy starts to split, about 1 hr

Take

• 1.5 lb pork (maybe butt and belly), cut into 1/2 inch cubes

and rub with

• 1/2 tbs salt
• 1/2 tbs cumin

add to pot along with 

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

Cover with water to an inch and simmer until hominy is very tender about 2 1/2 hours

Meanwhile make Chile Puree

toast in pan or oven (lightly, don't blister)

• 2oz dried chilies (ie New Mexico or ancho)

Wearing gloves remove stems from chilies and some of the seeds as desired. Cover the chilis in 2 cups boiling water and let soak.  After the chilies have softened (20 min?) puree the chilies and liquid.

Assembly 

Remove onions and bay leaf from pot and discard 

Add chili puree to pot, let simmer for another 1/2 hour.

Possible garnishes:

• avocado
• cilantro
• lime wedges
• raw onion
• radishes