Mexican Tamales Recipes

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MEXICAN PORK TAMALES



Mexican Pork Tamales image

Tasty Street food from Mexico and Central America, spicy filling covered in corn dough and wrapped in a corn husk and steamed.

Provided by tamaleman52

Time 2h

Yield Makes Pieces

Number Of Ingredients 27

6 Cups of Corn Masa flour (mexican is best)
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon pepper
2 tablespoons cumin
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 Tablespoon Chilli Powder
1 Tablespoon Paprika
1 pack Lard (or one cup Corn Oil) Lard is best
2 Tablespoons baking powder
6 cups of broth (see later stage of cooking)
For filling
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon pepper
1 tablespoon Cumin
1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
1 tablespoon recado paste
water to cover meat at least 20 cups
10 dried chipotle chillies (soaked till soft then diced) or 3 fresh Habanero's
3 medium onions
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoons cumin
1 tablespoon dried Oregano (Mexican if you can get it)
tin chopped tomatoes
To Finish.
about 50 dried corn husks.
You will need a 20cm steamer this will hold approx 25 Tamales
all hard to find ingredients can be found at www.tamalesonline.co.uk

Steps:

  • Cook the Pork.
  • Remove the skin from the shoulder and chop into big chunks, pop in large saucepan and cover with at least 20 cups of water add seasoning's and bring to the boil, simmer for around 2 hours till meat can be shredded. When pork is ready remove from broth and leave to cool, DO NOT DISCARD THE BROTH.
  • Prepare the MASA.
  • In a large mixing bowl add 6 cups of Masa Flour, cumin, salt, pepper,garlic powder, paprika and baking powder. Add 6 cups of retained broth and beat in well, dissolve the lard in a bowl in a microwave, when liquid beat in to the dough for about 10 mins to get some air into the mix, makes for a fluffier masa. Leave covered to cool.
  • Put your husks in a mixing bowl and cover with hot water to soften (about 30 mins).
  • To make the Mole.
  • fry onions till brown, add tomatoes, seasoning's and chillis add the remaining broth bring to the boil then turn down to simmer, add 1 cup of masa flour and stir until the mole thickens a bit. Leave to cool.
  • Prepare the filling.
  • Shred the pork with your fingers or 2 forks and put into a mixing bowl. Add mole until you have a nice moist mixture (not to runny)
  • Make your Tamales.
  • Take a husk place on a flat surface, take one tablespoon of masa dough and spread over husk to within 1 inch of the edges. Place one tablespoon of filling onto the centre of the masa, pick up husk and roll the masa over the filling roll into a tube flip up the pointed end to make a packet and tie with butchers string or a strip of husk. Place in your steamer and steam for 90 mins, till cooked.
  • Once cooked you can eat them or store in the freezer for later. I vacuum seal mine in pairs they will keep for 6 months (if you can keep your hands off them). Best eaten hot with a good slosh of salsa and a nice crisp salad. To reheat steam for about 10 mins or re heat in microwave for about 2 mins well covered until piping hot.

REAL HOMEMADE TAMALES



Real Homemade Tamales image

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.

Provided by SADDIECAT

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 3h35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • Place pork into a Dutch oven with onion and garlic, and add water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until the meat is cooked through, about 2 hours.
  • Use rubber gloves to remove stems and seeds from the chile pods. Place chiles in a saucepan with 2 cups of water. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, then remove from heat to cool. Transfer the chiles and water to a blender and blend until smooth. Strain the mixture, stir in salt, and set aside. Shred the cooked meat and mix in one cup of the chile sauce.
  • Soak the corn husks in a bowl of warm water. In a large bowl, beat the lard with a tablespoon of the broth until fluffy. Combine the masa harina, baking powder and salt; stir into the lard mixture, adding more broth as necessary to form a spongy dough.
  • Spread the dough out over the corn husks to 1/4 to 1/2 inch thickness. Place one tablespoon of the meat filling into the center. Fold the sides of the husks in toward the center and place in a steamer. Steam for 1 hour.
  • Remove tamales from husks and drizzle remaining chile sauce over. Top with sour cream. For a creamy sauce, mix sour cream into the chile sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 36.8 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 401.4 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

TíA CHITA'S TRADITIONAL MEXICAN PORK TAMALES



Tía Chita's Traditional Mexican Pork Tamales image

We felt tamales were appropriate for Día de los Muertos because of how labor intensive they are. The "tamalada," a family gathering to make tamales, allows us an opportunity to gather as a family to celebrate and honor our ancestors' memory, and at the end of the day, everyone takes home at least a dozen. What makes Tía Chita's recipe different is the amount of manteca (lard) we use to make it easier for the tamales to slide off the leaf.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h

Yield 30 to 32 tamales

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 pounds bone-in pork butt roast
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
3 dried bay leaves
1/2 medium onion
4 large cloves garlic
Kosher salt
30 to 32 corn husks (from one 8-ounce package)
2 ancho chiles
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
12 ounces lard
4 cups masa harina preparada (instant corn flour) for tamales, such as Maseca Tamal
3/4 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • There are a few steps to making tamales and it is usually an all-day affair.
  • Cooking the meat: Chop the pork butt into 3-inch cubes; reserve the bone.
  • Add the oil to a large pot or Dutch oven and place over medium-high heat (we use a Dutch oven because it seems to cook faster). Add the pork butt to the pot. Sear the sides slightly until just golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Add the peppercorns, bay leaves, onion, 3 cloves of the garlic and 1 tablespoon salt. Add 2 to 4 cups of water, or enough to cover the pork butt, then add the reserved bone. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and bring it to a boil. Cook on medium heat until very tender, about 2 hours.
  • Preparing the corn husks: Separate the corn husks and take off all the little hairs and dust from them. Allow them to soak in hot water while the pork is cooking (or soak overnight).
  • Carefully remove the pork from the broth with tongs to a plate or cutting board. Pour the leftover broth through a colander into a large bowl so that all the onion and other ingredients stay behind. Set the strained broth aside for later (about 4 cups).
  • Shred the meat with 2 forks into small bite-size pieces. (You want it small enough that you aren't getting large pieces or chunks into the tamal.) Transfer to a medium saucepan.
  • Preparing the chile: Cut the stems from the ancho chiles, open them and remove all the seeds and veins. Put them in a 3-quart saucepan, cover with water and add 1 teaspoon salt. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Once the water is boiling, remove from the heat, set aside, cover and let steam for 5 minutes.
  • To a blender, add the softened chiles, ground cumin and 1/4 teaspoon salt and blend. Press in the remaining clove of garlic and slowly add 2/3 cup of the reserved pork broth. Continue to blend until smooth. Pour through a fine-mesh strainer into a medium bowl. Reserve 1/4 cup of the chile mixture for the masa, then pour the remaining red chile sauce over the shredded pork and mix together to combine. Keep warm over low heat.
  • Preparing the masa: Melt the lard in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Pour the melted lard into a large bowl. Add the masa harina to the bowl of lard, then add the baking powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt, reserved 1/4 cup of the red chile sauce and 1/2 cup of the reserved pork broth. Knead well. Add more pork broth as needed until the dough is moistened and fluffy.
  • Assembling the tamales: Drain the husks and pat them dry with a clean towel. Spread the kneaded masa onto the smooth side of the corn husks with a spoon in the center of the husks (2 to 3 tablespoons of masa per husk). Add the meat to the center of the masa, 1 to 2 tablespoons per husk. Fold over the husks in half vertically so that the masa wraps around the filling completely. Fold the pointy side up at the end to hold the tamale in place.
  • Cooking the tamales: Arrange the tamales open-side up around the inside of a steamer basket that fits into a large (10-quart) pot, packing the tamales together. If there's extra space in the steamer basket, place a mason jar or small heatproof ceramic bowl upside down in the center, arranging the tamales around it. Arrange a layer of husks around the sides of the steamer basket and up over the top of the tamales and cover with a damp kitchen towel. Fill the large pot with 1 to 2 inches of water. (Note: You can put a penny at the bottom of the pot so you can hear it rolling when you need more water.) Bring the water to a rolling simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce to medium low, set the steamer basket inside of the pot and cover with a tight-fitting lid. Allow the tamales to steam for 1 to 2 hours or until the masa pulls away from the husks. Let sit to cool down for 5 to 10 minutes. Use tongs to remove the tamales afterwards and set on a jelly roll pan to cool down.

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN TAMALES



Authentic Mexican Tamales image

In response to a request. I have not made these myself...but have had many a happy New Years eating them when received from a neighbor! I have no idea how long this takes. Seems like the family all got together before the holiday and spent the day cooking various amazing Mexican delights.

Provided by TishT

Categories     Pork

Time 6h

Yield 30-40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 lbs lean pork or 5 lbs beef, cooked and shredded
6 -7 lbs fresh masa harina flour
1 1/2 lbs lard
1 tablespoon salt
1 1/2 pints red chili sauce
1 bunch corn husk (oujas)

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Clean oujas (corn shucks or outer husk) in warm water.
  • (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) 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 Mexican tamales.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 644.8, Fat 30.5, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 66.2, Sodium 276.4, Carbohydrate 69.3, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 1.5, Protein 24.6

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