Oaxaca Style Tamales Recipe

Name: Oaxaca Style Tamales
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/8 pounds dough tortilla; 1 1/4 cups vegetable shortening melted at room temperature; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 tablespoon water cold, you can put it in the freezer for 15 minutes; 1 cup pork stock you can obtain the stock when you cook the pork in this recipe; 1 1/8 pounds pork legs; 2 bay leaves; 2 green bell peppers; 1 onion; 1 cup mole sauce can be found under the brand Dona Maria in most Latin American supermarkets; banana leaves cut in large squares; salt as desired

Servings: persons

1 1/8 pounds dough tortilla
1 1/4 cups vegetable shortening melted at room temperature
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 tablespoon water cold, you can put it in the freezer for 15 minutes
1 cup pork stock you can obtain the stock when you cook the pork in this recipe
1 1/8 pounds pork legs
2 bay leaves
2 green bell peppers
1 onion
1 cup mole sauce can be found under the brand Dona Maria in most Latin American supermarkets
banana leaves cut in large squares
salt as desired

1
Place the pork legs, bay leaves, green bell peppers, onion, and salt in a pressure cooker, and let it cook for 15 minutes on high once the steam is coming out.
2
Let it cool off and shred the pork legs.
3
Mix the vegetable shortening and water until soft using a whisk.
4
Slowly add 1 tablespoon tortilla dough and 1 cup pork stock to the vegetable shortening while mixing. Repeat until you add all the dough to the shortening.
5
Prepare the mole sauce by following the instructions in the package and mix it with the pork legs.
6
Carefully heat the banana leaves on the stove. This should soften them.
7
Place the banana leaves on the counter, spread 3 tablespoons tamales dough in the middle of each leaf, and spread enough mole/pork mix over the dough.
8
Fold both sides of the banana leaves into the center (lengthwise) and then fold the shorter outer portions into the center as well. The edges should be facing the counter.
9
Cook the tamales in a steamer for 1 hour.
10
Let them cool off for 10 minutes before serving.

338

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* 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: 1 1/8 pounds dough tortilla, 1 1/4 cups vegetable shortening melted at room temperature, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 tablespoon water cold, you can put it in the freezer for 15 minutes, and more.

Yes, Oaxaca Style Tamales falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Oaxaca Style Tamales

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