Your pozole is good for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. That’s it. No, you cannot stretch it to a week unless you enjoy playing gastric roulette. The fridge slows down bacteria, but it doesn’t stop them cold.
After day four, the flavor of those chiles starts to fade. Worse, the meat begins to sulk. Nobody wants sad, mushy pork in their bowl. Your pozole deserves a dignified exit, not a nasty breakdown.
The Quirky "Sniff Test" Trap
Don’t trust your nose completely. Pozole is so heavily spiced that it can smell perfect while hiding a bacterial party. It’s like a delicious liar. The chiles are total cover artists.
If you see slimy liquid on top? That’s a dealbreaker. If the hominy feels extra soft and unpleasantly squishy? Toss it. Your stomach will thank you for being ruthless.
