Quick Posole (Pork and Hominy Stew) (FM)

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 center-cut loin pork chops, about 1 inch thick
• Salt and black pepper
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 pound kale, collards, or other sturdy greens (stems are fine), chopped
• 3 cups cooked or canned hominy, liquid reserved
• 1 bunch radishes, chopped or grated, for garnish

I couldn't find canned hominy so I simmered dried hominy for about 3 hours in enough water to cover it.  Not so quick from scratch.

Cooked hominy (probably more than 3 cups worth) and its cooking liquid.

Mise en place.

Brown the pork chops.

Then saute the onion and garlic until softened.

Add the pork chops, greens, hominy and 2 cups of its liquid and cook until pork and greens are tender.

Cut pork in bite-sized pieces.

 

A pretty good, flavorful dish overall though I think I'm beginning to hanker for something richer.