Name: Traditional Tamales de Carnitas y Queso from Guatemala
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 90 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Guatemala
Ingredients: 10 ears fresh corn (for husks); 2 pounds pork shoulder (for carnitas); 1 large onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground oregano; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 4 cups masa harina (corn dough flour); 2 cups warm water; 1 tablespoon lard or shortening (optional, for smoother dough); 8 ounces queso fresco or Monterey Jack cheese (shredded); Salt and pepper to taste

Tamales de Carnitas y Queso Guatemala

Corn husk-wrapped tamales filled with shredded pork carnitas and cheese.

Guatemala tamales

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