Mexican Tamales
STOVE-TOP OR INSTANT POT
Mexican Tamales is a traditional dish made with corn masa dough filled with savory pork in chili Colorado sauce wrapped in corn husk.
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MAIN INGREDIENTS:
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1. Pork Filling 2. Chili Colorado Sauce 3. Masa Dough 4. 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 TAMALES: 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 TAMALES: 1 1/2 hours in a steamer or 25 minutes in an instant pot.
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MOIST AND DELICIOUS