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Authentic Mexican Tamales Recipe

	Chef_irish / All my dishes 8 months ago Just The Way My Husband Loves Them...One of His favorite Dishes! Prep:240m Cook:90m Servings:10	Chef_irish
	mexican tamales

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Ingredients

5 lbs. lean pork or beef, cooked and shredded

6 to 7 lbs. fresh masa

1 1/2 lbs lard

1 tbls. salt

1 1/2 pts. red chili sauce

1 bundle oujas (corn shucks)

Directions

To make tamales, cook meat by boiling in a large covered pot with enough water to cover completely. Add salt to taste and slow boil till completely done. Cool meat and save broth. When meat has cooled, shred and mix in the chili sauce

Corn Shucks:

To prepare the corn shucks ( outer husks), soak them in a sink or large pot of warm water for about 2 hours or until soft. Gently separate without tearing.

Masa:

(make masa by hand or with mixer) Mix the masa, lard , salt and enough broth to make a smooth paste. Beat till a small amount (1 tsp) will float in a cup of cool water. Spread masa (1/8 to 1/4 inch thick layer, or to preference) on ouja, add a small amount of meat and roll up. Fold up ends of ouja and place(fold down) on a rack in a pan deep enough to steam. Add 1 to 2 inches water, cover with a tight fitting lid and steam about 1 1/2 hours. (a cloth can be used under the lid to make a tighter fit)

Many variations of ingredients can be used in making tamales. You can use a combination of beef and pork, use chicken or even fried beans. One or two olives may be added to the center or try adding a few raisins.

This recipe will make 4 to 5 dozen tamales

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Comments

goblue434 8 months ago said:
Love Tamales Chef. I've Been Itchin' To Make Up A Batch Of These. Ya Just Persuaded Me.
BTW, The Olives Are A Must ;)
Steff

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