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...