POZOLE – Liten Spire

Ingredients

• 2 De-Stemmed Red New Mexico Hatch Chiles
• 8 1/2 Cups Water, divided
• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• 2 Pounds Ham Hocks
• 2 Medium Onions, diced
• 4 Garlic Cloves, minced
• 1/2 Pound Dried Giant White Corn , soaked overnight in enough water to cover
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 1 Teaspoon Ground Mexican Oregano
• 1 Teaspoon Ground Cumin
• Kosher Sea Salt Flakes
• Ground Black Peppercorns