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.
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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.
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