Name: Authentic Cuachala Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 120 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexico
Ingredients: 5 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes; 10 cups water; 2 lbs fresh corn on the cob (about 4-5 ears); 1 lb dried pinto beans, soaked overnight (or 2 cans, drained and rinsed); 2 dried ancho chilies, stemmed and seeded; 2 dried guajillo chilies, stemmed and seeded; 1 white onion, roughly chopped; 3 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds (optional); 2 tablespoons lard or vegetable oil; Salt to taste; Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Cuachala 🇲🇽 Mexico

A soup made with corn, beans, and chilies, often served with pork.

Soup regional

Made with

Corn beans chilies pork

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