Turkey Pozole Verde

Directions

1. Green Chile and Tomatillo Sauce
2. Preheat the oven to 375.
3. Remove the papery husks from the tomatillos and rinse the sticky layer off of them. Place the tomatillos and poblano/s on a baking sheet and roast for 40 minutes, turning them midway through.
4. Toast the pepitas in a small skillet until lightly browned. Remove from the heat and set aside.
5. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and place the tomatillos into the bowl of a blender. Put the poblano(s) in a small bowl and cover with cling film.
6. Remove the stem from the Serrano pepper, cut it in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds and membrane with the tip of a knife. Roughly chop and add to the blender along with the chopped onion, garlic, cilantro, and toasted pepitas.
7. Rub or peel as much of the charred skin from the poblano as possible (you may want to use latex gloves for this). Remove the stem and seeds, roughly chop, and add to the blender along with the salt and lime juice. Puree until blended.
8. Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary. You can use this immediately, or cool and refrigerate or freeze for future use.

1. Turkey Pozole Verde
2. In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, add the oil and heat over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and a pinch of salt, stir, and cook until the onion is softened.
3. Add the chile and tomatillo sauce and stir. Add the stock, hominy and turkey, stirring to combine. Rub the Mexican oregano or marjoram in your palms to lightly crush it and release the oils, then add it to the pot, stirring through. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning, then spoon into bowls and serve with your favorite garnishes.