Instant-Pot Pozole Rojo (Keto)

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Ingredients for Instant-Pot Pozole Rojo (Keto)

Instant-Pot Pozole Rojo (Keto)

Think of this as lightning-fast, low-carb comfort in a bowl: succulent pork simmered under pressure with smoky guajillo-ancho chile broth, plus cauliflower florets standing in for hominy.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 315kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp avocado oil sub: bacon drippings or olive oil
  • 1 1/2 lb pork shoulder 1-inch cubes; sub: boneless country ribs or chicken thighs
  • 1 cup diced onion sub: leek or shallot
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 dried guajillo chiles stemmed/seeded, torn; sub: 2 Tbsp mild chile powder
  • 1 dried ancho chile stemmed/seeded, torn; sub: 1 Tbsp chipotle powder
  • 1 tsp Mexican oregano sub: Mediterranean oregano + pinch marjoram
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 4 cups chicken broth sub: bone broth
  • 3 cups small cauliflower florets sub: diced turnip or jicama
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Garnish bar: shredded green cabbage sliced radishes, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, lime wedges, pork-rind “croutons”

Instructions

  • Sauté base: Select Sauté (High). Heat oil, then brown pork cubes 4 min, stirring once to color all sides. Add onion and garlic; cook 2 min until fragrant.
  • Build the broth: Stir in tomato paste, torn dried chiles, oregano, cumin, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper. Toast 1 min to bloom spices, scraping browned bits.
  • Pressure time: Pour in broth and give everything a good stir. Lock lid; set Manual/Pressure Cook 20 min (High). Natural-release 5 min, then quick-vent.
  • Finish with “hominy”: Hit Sauté again. Add cauliflower; simmer 5 min until just tender. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Serve: Ladle into bowls, load up with garnishes, and squeeze fresh lime over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 315kcal | Protein: 30g | Fat: 18g | Fiber: 3g
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About This Dish

Think of this as lightning-fast, low-carb comfort in a bowl: succulent pork simmered under pressure with smoky guajillo-ancho chile broth, plus cauliflower florets standing in for hominy.

Health Benefits

  • Cauliflower florets replace the hominy traditionally used in pozole, keeping this version low-carb.
  • Pork shoulder provides the protein and fat that make this soup hearty.

Pairs Well With

  • Taco Jar Salad
  • Air-Fried Avocado Fries
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