Product Info
- Price:
- $6.97
- Original Price:
$11.69- Item #:
- 1770196
- Size/Qty:
- 2 pack 16 ounces each
Spotted this Mercado Fresco Red Chili Pork Pozole in the clearance section, and if you’ve been craving authentic Mexican comfort food without the hours of simmering, this two-pack might be worth grabbing before it disappears.
This is a ready-to-heat pozole featuring pork in a red chili broth, packaged as a 2-pack with each container holding 16 ounces. Mercado Fresco specializes in fresh, authentic Mexican prepared foods, so you’re getting something closer to homemade than your typical canned soup aisle options.
Whether this represents solid value depends on your usual pozole sourcing. Fresh, prepared pozole from a local market or restaurant typically runs higher per serving, and making it from scratch requires time, hominy, dried chilies, and a fair amount of patience. If you’re comparing it to dry pozole mixes or canned versions, the convenience factor here is the real differentiator—this is essentially grab-and-heat quality.
Clearance on prepared fresh foods usually signals one of two things: either it’s approaching its sell-by date and needs to move quickly, or Costco is testing whether members will buy it and the answer was “not enough.” Given that this is a refrigerated item, check those dates carefully before you commit. Stock is almost certainly limited to whatever’s left in the cooler, so if this appeals to you, don’t expect it to be there on your next trip.
Key Features:- Two 16-ounce containers (32 ounces total) of ready-to-heat pozole
- Traditional red chili pork pozole with hominy in savory broth
- Mercado Fresco brand known for authentic Mexican prepared foods
- Convenient heat-and-serve option saves hours of traditional preparation
- Refrigerated fresh product (not canned or frozen)
- Makes for quick weeknight dinner or satisfying lunch option
- Pairs well with traditional garnishes like cabbage, radishes, lime, and oregano
This is a decent convenience play if you regularly eat pozole and appreciate not spending your Sunday babysitting a pot on the stove. Have you tried Mercado Fresco’s prepared foods before, or are you more of a make-it-from-scratch pozole person?