Tamales

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  • Prep Time

    1 hr 30 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 30 mins

  • Total Time

    3 hrs

  • Servings

    24 tamales

  • Calories

    96 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Tamales

Tamales are one of my favorite holiday traditions. Here’s how you can make them at home!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 package 8 ounces dried corn husks
  • 4 cups masa harina
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/3 cups lard
  • 2 3/4 cups chicken broth plus more if needed
  • 3 cups cooked and shredded pork shoulder
  • 1 1/2 cups Red Chile Sauce
  • Salsa and lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Soak the corn husks in hot water for an hour or until they are soft and pliable.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the masa harina with the baking powder and salt. Warm the lard and stir into the masa mix. Gradually add the chicken broth to form a smooth, spreadable dough. If mixture is too dry, add a small amount of broth at a time until it is spreadable.
  3. Spread about 2 tablespoons of dough on each husk, add about 2 tablespoons of cooked pork and a tablespoon of chile sauce. Fold the husks closed, wrapping the filling inside.
  4. Place the tamales in a steamer basket, standing upright. Steam for about 60 to 90 minutes or until the masa separates easily from the husks.
  5. Serve with extra chile sauce or salsa and fresh lime wedges for squeezing.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 96kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 271mg (11%) Potassium 128mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 231IU (5%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 57mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24tamales

Amount Per Serving

Calories 96 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 96kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 271mg 11%
Potassium 128mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 231IU 5%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 57mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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