Authentic Mexican Posole

Posole is a classic Mexican soup that is served
on special occasions or when any excuse will do
for this one pot meal which is truly a flavor explosion.
Posole is a red chile based soup that has a
combination of meat, hominy, and other spices
that are added to round out the delicious flavor.
It is excellent for a big family party.

Ingredients:
4 tablespoons of canola or vegetable oil
Kosher salt & freshly cracked black pepper,
to taste Pinch of crushed red pepper chili flakes
2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized chunks
2 lbs pork stew meat, cut into bite-sized chunks
2 lbs boneless/skinless chicken thighs,
cut into bite-sized chunks
2 teaspoons of granulated garlic
2 teaspoons of cumin
2 quarts of water
2 onions, diced - 1 for the soup & 1 for garnish
6-8 garlic cloves, chopped
1 Anaheim or Pasilla chile, seeded & diced
1 very large (6lb 15oz) can of hominy, drained
3 28oz cans of red chile sauce or red enchilada sauce
8 limes - 4 juiced for the soup, 4 cut into wedges
3 tablespoons of sugar
1/2 head of green cabbage, washed & thinly chopped
1 bunch of radishes, rinsed & sliced
1 bunch of cilantro, washed & chopped (no stems)

Directions:
In a large stockpot heat the oil over
med-high heat and add the beef and pork.
Brown the meat for several minutes until
meat has color to it stirring often to
ensure that all sides brown evenly.
Add salt, pepper & the chili flakes and stir.
Add the chicken, granulated garlic, cumin and stir.
Add the water; bring to a boil.
Add 1 of the diced onions, garlic,
Anaheim chile pepper and stir.
Add additional salt and black pepper.
Cover and reduce the heat to low for 1 hour.
After the first hour, add the hominy,
red chile sauce, lime juice and sugar,
and stirring well to incorporate all ingredients.
5Cook for an additional 2 hours over low heat
with the lid on, stirring occasionally;
check seasoning towards the end, adjusting salt as needed.
Serve hot and garnish with the cabbage,
cilantro, radishes, remaining onion, sour cream.
Squeeze in fresh lime juice and add hot sauce.
Serve tostadas or tortilla chips on the side.