Paleo Posole

A pork posole, or thick soup, typically features hominy grits,
but this Paleo recipe uses squash instead. You will find this
dish tasty, light, and healthy. SERVES 4

1½ pounds pork shoulder

1 small yellow onion, chopped

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon oregano

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 cups 1-inch cubes peeled acorn squash

1 small jalapeño pepper, minced

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Place pork shoulder in a large stockpot. Add 3 cups of
water, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, and red pepper. Bring
to a boil and cover. Reduce heat to low and simmer for one
hour. Remove from heat.

Take pork shoulder from pot and set aside. Pour liquid and