Mexican Tamale is a traditional Mexican dish made with corn masa dough filled with savory pork in chili Colorado sauce wrapped in corn husk. Main dish served during holidays.
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TAMALE MAIN INGREDIENTS:
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1. Pork Filling2. Chili Colorado Sauce3. Masa Dough4. Corn Husk
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Soak corn husk in hot water to make it pliable. Dry before using.
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MAKE CHILI COLORADO SAUCE:
Boil dried Ancho or New Mexico chili peppers, then puree. Some sauce will be added to pork filling and masa dough.
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MAKE PORK FILLING: Combine shredded pork and Colorado sauce until sauce is reduced.
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MAKE MASA DOUGH:
Buy fresh from a Mexican store or make your own. Pork broth, lard, chili Colorado sauce and seasonings are added to masa harina.
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ASSEMBLE TAMALE:
Spread a scoop of masa at half of corn husk, add pork filling then fold both sides and top. Secure with a tie but not necessary.
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STEAM TAMALE:
1 1/2 hours in a steamer or
25 minutes in an instant pot.