Posole don federico

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3Fresh pig's feet
2Fresh medium pork shanks
2cansYellow hominy,drained (16 oz ea)
12Green chiles,cut into 1\"x1/4\" strips
1Large onion,chopped
6Large garlic cloves, chopped fine
2cansChicken broth (14.5 oz ea)
½teaspoonDried oregano
2Bay leaves
½cupCilantro,chop leaves and stems
2Bunches,scallions,chopped
1canBeer
Salt to taste

Directions

1. Rinse pig's feet well. Boil in a pot of water for 20-30 minutes.

Rinse again. Pour out the water and wash the pot. Boil the pig's feet and pork shanks in a fresh pot for about 1-½ hours. Add water while boiling if necessary. 2. Add onions, garlic, oregano, bay leaves, green chiles, hominy and chicken broth to the boiling pot. 3. Cook over medium heat for about 30 minutes. 4. Add 1 can of beer and simmer for about 10-15 minutes. 5. While the posole is cooking, chop the cilantro and scallions. Mix the chopped cilantro and scallions and use them to garnish the posole when serving. 6. Serve the posole with warm tortillas and frijoles heated with grated cheese.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.