Gather ingredients: pork or chicken, hominy, onion, garlic, dried chiles, oregano, cumin, bay leaves, salt, pepper, broth, and toppings like cabbage, radish, lime, onion, cilantro, and tostadas
Toast and soak dried chiles
Blend soaked chiles with garlic, onion, and some broth until smooth
Strain the chile sauce if desired
Brown the meat in a large pot
Add onion, garlic, bay leaves, salt, pepper, and broth
Simmer until the meat is tender
Shred the meat
Add hominy to the pot
Stir in the chile sauce
Add oregano and cumin
Simmer until flavors combine
Adjust salt and thickness with broth or water
Serve hot
Top with cabbage, radish, onion, cilantro, lime, and tostadas