Real Homemade Tamales

Name: Real Homemade Tamales
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 35 min
Cuisine: Mexican, Latin American, American
Ingredients: 1 ¼ pounds pork loin; 1 large onion, halved; 1 clove garlic; 4 dried California chile pods; 2 cups water; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 2 cups masa harina; 1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ⅔ cup lard; 1 (8 ounce) package dried corn husks; 1 cup sour cream

Instructions

Prep:35minCook:3h

I had been looking for a Tamale recipe for years. One day I went to the international market and stood in the Mexican aisle till a woman with a full cart came by. I just asked her if she knew how to make Tamales. This is her recipe with a few additions from me. The pork can be substituted with either chicken or beef. This is great served with refried beans and a salad.

Updated at: Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:30:20 GMT