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Tamales

Tamales

These delightful bundles of masa and filling are a labor of love, making them perfect for special occasions or family gatherings. Everyone will enjoy customizing their own!

Ready in 180 minutes · serves 10 · 350 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.

180
min total
10
servings
350
cal / serving
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Ingredients

  • 4 cupsmasa harina
  • 3 lbspork shoulder
  • 2 cupsvegetable broth
  • 20 piecescorn husks
  • 1 tbspchili powder
  • 1 tbspcumin
  • 1.5 tbspsalt
  • 1 cupwater

Instructions

  1. 01

    Soak corn husks in warm water.

  2. 02

    Cook pork with seasonings until tender; shred.

  3. 03

    Mix masa harina with broth and water to form dough.

  4. 04

    Spread dough on corn husks, add filling, and fold.

  5. 05

    Steam tamales for 1-2 hours until set.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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