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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.

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·By Troy·October 18, 2025

Hearty Bolivian Fricasé with Hominy and Chili

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.

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Preparation

Marinating the Pork

Season Pork

Marinate

Rest

Preparing the Chili Sauce

Blend Chilies

Sauté Aromatics

Add Spices

How to Make Hearty Bolivian Fricasé with Hominy and Chili

Brown Pork

Make Sauce

Simmer

Chef's Tips

Frequently asked questions

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