Turkey Tamales Recipe

Name: Turkey Tamales
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8-ounce) package dried corn husks, soaked in hot water at least 2 hours or overnight; Shredded turkey; Mole Sauce; Cranberry Relish, recipe follows; 1 pound fresh cranberries, chopped; 1 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons orange zest; 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced; 3 oranges juiced; 2 Serrano chiles, seeded and chopped; 1 bunch cilantro, chopped; 2 bunches green onions

Servings: persons

1 (8-ounce) package dried corn husks, soaked in hot water at least 2 hours or overnight
Shredded turkey
Mole Sauce
Cranberry Relish, recipe follows
1 pound fresh cranberries, chopped
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons orange zest
3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
3 oranges juiced
2 Serrano chiles, seeded and chopped
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
2 bunches green onions

1
To make the tamales, spread 1 large or 2 small softened corn husks on a counter, with the narrow end pointing away from you.
2
Leaving 2-inches bare at the top, spread about 2 1/2 tablespoons of the mesa mixture over a 2 by 3-inch area of the husk and top with a spoonful of the shredded turkey.
3
Fold the side covered with masa over to enclose the filling and wrap with the bare portion of the husk.
4
Fold the top down and place the tamale on a square of aluminum foil.
5
Wrap to enclose.
6
Repeat with remaining ingredients.
7
Line a steamer with corn husks and cook tamales over simmering water 1 1/2 hours or until husks pull away from masa without sticking.
8
Serve hot with a tablespoon of the reserved mole sauce and one teaspoon of cranberry relish atop each unwrapped tamale.
9
To reheat, place cold tamales in a steamer over simmering water for 20-30 minutes.
10
Mix all the ingredients and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate.
11
Perfect with turkey and gravy!
12
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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 (8-ounce) package dried corn husks, soaked in hot water at least 2 hours or overnight, Shredded turkey, Mole Sauce, Cranberry Relish, recipe follows, and more.

Yes, Turkey 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.

Turkey Tamales

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