Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons lard, vegetable oil or chicken fat
  • 2 medium onions, diced
  • 4 - 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cans hominy, drained
  • 4 cups Carnitas, recipe above
  • 4 cups Tomatillo Salsa, recipe above
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Method

  • In large saucepan melt fat over medium-high heat.
  • Saute onion until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook briefly, just until aroma is released.
  • Add chicken stock, hominy and carnitas.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, about 10 minutes.
  • Add tomatillo salsa and bring to a boil Reduce to a simmer and cook and additional five minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.