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Tamales Rojos
These traditional red tamales are made with a rich pork filling and wrapped in masa, making them a delicious festive dish. They’re perfect for holidays and special occasions.
Ready in 180 minutes · serves 12 · 500 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.
180
min total
12
servings
500
cal / serving
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Ingredients
- 3 poundspork shoulder
- 4 cupsmasa harina
- 2 cupsred chili sauce
- 1 cuplard
- 24 piecescorn husks
- 2 teaspoonssalt
- 1 teaspooncumin
Instructions
- 01
Cook the pork shoulder until tender, then shred.
- 02
Soak corn husks in warm water.
- 03
In a bowl, mix masa harina, lard, and salt until a dough forms.
- 04
Spread masa on husks, fill with pork and fold.
- 05
Steam tamales for 2 hours until firm.
