# Slow-Simmered Mexican Stews Miguel’s Jr. Will Be Starting 2024 with Mary’s Pozole By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2023-12-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marys-pozole References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/miguels-jr-announces-new-limited-time-menu/)  Miguel’s Jr., a brand that's been dubbed Southern California’s destination for homestyle Mexican cuisine since 1973, has just unveiled the release of a mouthwatering new dish: [Mary’s Pozole](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marys-brigadeiro-sweets). Available for a limited time beginning on January 3rd, 2024, the new dish is a take on a traditional Mexican stew featuring hominy, cabbage, chilli peppers, onion, garlic, avocado, and more. As Co-Founder and Chief Recipe Officer of Miguel’s Jr.,, Mary Vasquez, explains, "Our Pozole is full of flavor and spice, just like my mother used to make when I was a child growing up in Central Mexico... We’re delighted to satisfy our guests’ cravings with this traditional dish to start the New Year." Mary’s Pozole will feature a slow-simmered, chile-based broth filled with tender hominy and your choice of [Miguel’s Jr.’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birria-menu) authentically seasoned shredded chicken or [slow-roasted chile verde pork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slowcooked-pork-carnitas). Image Credit: Miguel’s Jr. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 20% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Traditional Mexican Stews:** A resurgence in traditional Mexican stews creates opportunities for chefs to put a modern twist on classic recipes. - **Limited Time Menu Items:** Limited time menu items, like Miguel's Jr.'s Mary's Pozole, entice customers with exclusive and unique dining experiences. - **Authentic Homestyle Cuisine:** The popularity of Miguel's Jr.'s homestyle Mexican dishes like Mary's Pozole reflects a growing consumer demand for authentic food that connects to cultural heritage. ### Where This Applies - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants like Miguel's Jr. can tap into the demand for traditional Mexican stews and offer unique dishes to attract customers. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** The release of limited time menu items, such as Mary's Pozole, creates opportunities for food and beverage companies to capitalize on seasonal trends. - **Authentic Ethnic Cuisine:** The success of Miguel's Jr.'s homestyle Mexican cuisine highlights the potential for other authentic ethnic cuisines to gain popularity and disrupt the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hearty Holiday Mexican Soups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-pozole.md) - [Mexican Beef Stew Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birria-menu.md) - [Meat-Free Chorizo Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soyrizo.md) - [Deconstructed Enchilada Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enchilada-bowl.md) - [West Coast-Inspired Mexican Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cali-burrito.md) - [Limited-Time Protein Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitedtime-protein.md) - [Mexican Holiday Carnita Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/el-pollo-loco-1.md) - [Warming Tex-Mex Soups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southwest-poblano-soup.md) - [Mexican QSR Menu Additions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shredded-beef-birria.md)