Name: Authentic Pork Tamales Recipe
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 120 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: Mexico
Ingredients: *For the Pork Filling (Relleno):**; 2 lbs pork shoulder (Boston butt), cut into large chunks; 1 large white onion, quartered; 4 cloves garlic, smashed; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon dried oregano (Mexican oregano preferred); 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 teaspoons salt (adjust to taste); 2 cups water or chicken broth; 2 tablespoons lard or vegetable shortening; 3 tablespoons red chile sauce (such as guajillo or red enchilada sauce); *For the Masa Dough:**; 4 cups masa harina (corn flour for tamales, e.g., Maseca); 1 1/2 cups warm reserved pork cooking broth (or chicken broth); 1 cup lard or vegetable shortening, softened; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; *For Assembly:**; 1 package (approx. 1 lb) dried corn husks; Warm water for soaking husks

Tamales 🇲🇽 Mexico

A traditional Mesoamerican dish made of masa or dough, which is steamed in a corn husk or banana leaf.

Steamed traditional

Made with

Masa meat vegetables corn husks

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