Classic Mexican Pozole - Flavorful Pork and Hominy Soup - chefmelt

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder.
• 2 teaspoons of salt.
• 5 pounds of pork shoulder or pork butt.
• 2 tablespoons of cooking oil.
• 10 garlic cloves, split in half.
• 4 bay leaves for flavor.
• 1 large yellow onion, cut into four pieces.
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar.
• 3 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder.
• 8 ounces canned tomato sauce.
• 6 ancho chile peppers, dried.
• 6 dried guajillo peppers.
• 1-3 dried chiles de arbol (optional for extra heat).
• 1 tablespoon of oregano, dried.
• 2 big cans (25 oz each) of white hominy.
• Must-have toppings: cilantro, lime, onion, cabbage.
• Optional toppings: radishes, avocado slices.