Hominy with roasted peppers

10 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2Onions
2Cloves garlic, minced
2tablespoonsCorn oil
2poundsMeaty pork bones
1teaspoonOregano
8Black peppercorns, crushed
2cupsCanned hominy
1quartChicken broth
1Red bell pepper
1Yellow bell pepper
1cupPicante sauce, mild or hot
1Hot sausage, Italian or Spanish
Salt, to taste

Directions

In a large kettle, saute the onions and garlic in the oil. Add the meaty pork bones (small spareribs), oregano, peppercorns, chicken broth. Cover and simmer for about an hour. Meanwhile, roast the peppers. Steam and skin them, and cut into squares. Remove the pork ribs and scrape the bits of pork into the pot. Add the canned hominy, salsa, sliced hot sausage, peppers. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes. Taste for seasoning and serve from soup bowls. Serves 8 to 10.