Red Chile Posole Recipe

Some recipes do more than fill your bowl—they bring people together.

In New Mexico, few dishes say family, tradition, and celebration quite like Red Chile Posole. Whether it's Christmas Eve, a chilly winter weekend, or a gathering of friends around the table, posole has a way of turning an ordinary meal into something memorable.

This Gilly Loco Red Chile Posole is loaded with tender pork, hearty hominy, roasted green chile, and our bold Red Chile Sauce. Every spoonful delivers the rich, comforting flavors New Mexicans have loved for generations.

It's the kind of meal that fills the kitchen with incredible aromas, keeps everyone lingering around the table a little longer, and creates the moments you'll talk about long after the bowls are empty.

Simple ingredients. Bold flavors. Lasting memories.

So grab a bowl, gather your favorite people, and Live Life LOCO.

Serves: 4–6

Ingredients

• 1 cup posole (hominy)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• ½ yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound pork, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 32 oz chicken stock
• 1 cup roasted green chile, peeled, seeded, and chopped
• 8 oz Gilly Loco Red Chile Sauce
• 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
• 1½ tablespoons Mexican oregano, hand-crushed
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Soak the Posole

Place posole in a medium pot and cover with water by 2–3 inches. Soak overnight.

Step 2: Cook the Posole

Bring the posole and water to a simmer. Cook until the kernels become tender, about 1½ hours. Drain and rinse.

Step 3: Brown the Pork

Heat vegetable oil in a large sauté pan. Add onion and cook for 2–3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute. Add pork and brown on all sides.

Step 4: Build the Flavor

Transfer the cooked posole and pork mixture to a large pot. Add chicken stock, green chile, Gilly Loco Red Chile Sauce, granulated garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.

Step 5: Simmer

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1½–2 hours.

Step 6: Serve & Enjoy

Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve hot with your favorite garnishes.

Chef Notes

🌶️ Substitute chicken for pork, or use a combination of both.

🌶️ Garnish with fresh cilantro, sour cream, and crispy tortilla strips.

🌶️ Top with crushed Gilly Loco Seed Oil Free Tortilla Chips.

🌶️ Posole tastes even better the next day.

🌶️ Don't be surprised if everyone comes back for seconds.

Some recipes fill your stomach. The best ones fill your home with laughter, stories, and people you love.

Gather your people. Pass the chile. Make a few memories.

Stay Spicy, My Friends! 🌶️