Main Course · Dinner · Latin American ·

Hearty Bolivian Fricasé with Hominy and Chili

Name: Hearty Bolivian Fricasé with Hominy and Chili
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 240 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 3 lbs bone-in pork shoulder, cut into chunks; 4 cups water; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 3 dried guajillo chilies, seeded and soaked; 3 tbsp canola oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; 2 cups canned hominy, drained and rinsed; 1/2 tsp salt; Fresh cilantro leaves; Sliced red onion

Experience the rich, spicy, and comforting flavors of Bolivian Fricasé, slow-cooked pork in a robust chili sauce, paired perfectly with hominy.

4.7(641 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 18, 2025

Hearty Bolivian Fricasé with Hominy and Chili — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

1 h

Cook

3 h

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Pork

For the Chili Sauce

For the Hominy

For Garnishing

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 625 kcal
Protein: 56.3 g
Carbs: 13 g
Fat: 39.6 g
Fiber: 2.4 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3747 kcal
Protein: 337.7 g
Carbs: 77.8 g
Fat: 237.5 g
Fiber: 14.2 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
3 lbs bone-in pork shoulder cut into chunks	3024	328	0	192	0
4 cups water	0	0	0	0	0
1 tsp salt	0	0	0	0	0
1/2 tsp black pepper	3	0.1	0.8	0.1	0.3
3 dried guajillo chilies seeded and soaked	51	2.4	11	1.2	1.8
3 tbsp canola oil	367	0	0	42	0
1 medium onion chopped	44	1.2	10.3	0.1	1.9
2 cloves garlic minced	9	0.4	2	0	0.1
1 tsp ground cumin	8	0.4	0.9	0.5	0.5
1 tsp dried oregano	6	0.3	1.4	0.2	0.7
1/2 tsp ground black pepper	3	0.1	0.8	0.1	0.3
2 cups canned hominy drained and rinsed	220	4.5	48	1.5	8
1/2 tsp salt	0	0	0	0	0
Fresh cilantro leaves	1	0	0.1	0	0.1
Sliced red onion	11	0.3	2.5	0	0.5

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Pork

1
Season Pork
Season the pork with salt and pepper.
2
Marinate
Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
3
Rest
Bring to room temperature before cooking.

Preparing the Chili Sauce

1
Blend Chilies
Blend soaked guajillo chilies with 2 cups of water until smooth.
Tip: Ensure that the chili seeds are removed, as they can make the sauce bitter. Pro Tip: Soak chilies in hot water to soften them quickly.
2
Sauté Aromatics
Heat oil in a pan, sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
3
Add Spices
Add cumin, oregano, and black pepper, and cook for another 2 minutes.

How to Make Hearty Bolivian Fricasé with Hominy and Chili

Total time: 4 h · Yields 6 servings

1
Brown Pork
Sear marinated pork chunks in a large pot until they're evenly browned.
2
Make Sauce
Add the blended chili mixture to the pot and bring to a boil.
3
Simmer
Reduce the heat to low and let the pork simmer for 2 hours or until tender.