Bob Wade (Deer) Tamales Recipe

Name: Bob Wade (Deer) Tamales
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 1/2 lb. lean pork roast; 6 1/2 lb. venison or beef roast; 4 tsp. ground cumin; 2 tsp. ground black pepper; 2 whole bulbs garlic, minced; 2 tsp. black peppercorns; 1 (3 oz.) bottle chili powder; 1 1/4 c. salt or less; 1/4 c. picante sauce; 2 Tbsp. ground fresh green chilies (optional); 3 lb. dried corn shucks; 15 lb. prepared masa

Servings: persons

6 1/2 lb. lean pork roast
6 1/2 lb. venison or beef roast
4 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. ground black pepper
2 whole bulbs garlic, minced
2 tsp. black peppercorns
1 (3 oz.) bottle chili powder
1 1/4 c. salt or less
1/4 c. picante sauce
2 Tbsp. ground fresh green chilies (optional)
3 lb. dried corn shucks
15 lb. prepared masa

1
Place roasts in separate kettles; cover with water and boil until tender.
2
Reserve pork broth.
3
After meat is cool, grind fine.
4
Melt 1 pound lard in large kettle and combine ground meat; mix well.
5
Add cumin, peppers, garlic, 1/2 jar of chili powder, 2 to 4 tablespoons salt, picante sauce and green chilies if desired. Stir until well mixed.
6
If mixture seems dry, add pork broth until moist.
7
Simmer uncovered until flavors are absorbed.
8
Skim off any excess grease and save for masa.

4014

kcal

Calories

233

Fat

Carbs

405

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 1/2 lb. lean pork roast, 6 1/2 lb. venison or beef roast, 4 tsp. ground cumin, 2 tsp. ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Bob Wade (Deer) Tamales falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bob Wade (Deer) Tamales

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