Mexican Free recipe

Pork Tamales

Soft masa pockets filled with chile-braised pork, steamed in corn husks.

Total time
180 min
Servings
8
Skill level
Advanced
Rating
4.7
Pork Tamales
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Method

  1. Soak husks in hot water until pliable.
  2. Whip lard, then beat in masa, broth, salt, and baking powder until light.
  3. Spread masa on a husk, top with pork and sauce, fold and tie.
  4. Steam upright for ninety minutes until the masa pulls away cleanly.