Tamales Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Tamales
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. corn husks; 2 1/2 lb. boneless pork or chicken; 2 1/2 qt. water; 4 dried chilies; 1/2 tsp. dried oregano; 1/4 tsp. ground cumin; 1 Tbsp. whole cloves; 1 c. lard or shortening; 1 c. onions, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp. salt; 4 c. Masa Harina (fine ground corn meal); 3 c. broth; 2 tsp. salt; 1 Tbsp. whole peppercorns

Servings: persons

1/2 lb. corn husks
2 1/2 lb. boneless pork or chicken
2 1/2 qt. water
4 dried chilies
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1 Tbsp. whole cloves
1 c. lard or shortening
1 c. onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. salt
4 c. Masa Harina (fine ground corn meal)
3 c. broth
2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. whole peppercorns

1
Soak corn husks in hot water overnight.
2
Place pork or chicken in large pot with water.
3
Heat to boil.
4
Reduce heat to simmer 45 minutes or until tender.
5
Drain; reserve broth.
6
Shred meat and set aside.
7
Cover dry chilies with boiling water and soak 30 minutes.
8
Drain and place in blender with spices and 1 cup broth. Blend to smooth, adding more broth, if needed.
9
Cook onions and garlic in small amount of shortening.
10
Add meat and 1 teaspoon salt.
11
Mix until blended.
12
Stir into chili mixture and simmer 15 minutes.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb. corn husks, 2 1/2 lb. boneless pork or chicken, 2 1/2 qt. water, 4 dried chilies, and more.

Yes, 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.

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