Elise Bauer

guajillo, ancho, or a combination of both, chili pods

Salt

large (108 ounce, 6 lb 12 oz, 3 kg) can white hominy, drained and rinsed

lbs pork shoulder (preferably with bone), cut into 1 to 1 1/2 inch cubes (can also use pork shanks), make sure to use a cut well marbled with fat

garlic, 4 cloves roughly chopped, and 4 whole cloves

bay leaves

ground cumin

dry oregano (Mexican oregano if available)

Half a small cabbage, thinly sliced

bunch cilantro, chopped

white onion, chopped

avocados, chopped

limes, quartered

bunch of red radishes, sliced thin

couple dozen tostada shells*