Posole

Posole (Indian Stew)
(Yields 4 servings)

Ingredients
1 ½ Cups dried Posole (Hominy) Corn
5 Quarts Chicken Stock
2 Cups Pork Loin, diced into 1” cubes
2 Dried red New Mexico Chiles, seeded, stemmed and torn into thirds (6 pieces)
1 small onion, diced
5 cloves garlic, chopped
2 Tablespoons oregano, chopped
2 Tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1 Tablespoon Cumin seed, toasted & ground
1 pinch Saffron
1 Pound Kale leaves, with midrib removed and torn into strips
Cilantro, chopped for garnish
Red Radish, julienned for garnish

1. Cover the posole with water and soak overnight.
2. Drain and discard water, rinsing posole 3 times.
3. Add 5 quarts of chicken stock and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for approximately 4 hours, until the kernels pop and are puffy and tender.
4. Add more water if necessary to cover the kernels.
5. Add pork loin, red chiles, onion, garlic, oregano, cilantro, cumin & saffron and simmer for another 1 ½ hours.
6. Add Kale leaves; continue simmering for 10 minutes until kale has wilted.
7. Season with salt & pepper as desired.
8. Garnish with cilantro and red radish.