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Tamales with Pork

Tamales with Pork

These homemade tamales filled with pork are a labor of love, perfect for special gatherings. Their authentic flavor reminds us of family celebrations.

Ready in 180 minutes · serves 12 · 400 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.

180
min total
12
servings
400
cal / serving

Ingredients

  • 4 cupsmasa harina
  • 2 poundspork shoulder
  • 2 cupschicken broth
  • 20 piecescorn husks
  • 1 teaspooncumin
  • 1 tablespoonsalt
  • 1 cupred chile sauce

Instructions

  1. 01

    Soak corn husks in warm water for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 02

    Cook pork in a pot with spices until tender; shred.

  3. 03

    Mix masa harina with broth until smooth.

  4. 04

    Spread masa on corn husks, add pork filling, and fold.

  5. 05

    Steam tamales for about 1 hour until masa is cooked.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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