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Name: Traditional Tamales de Puerco from El Salvador
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: El Salvador
Ingredients: 2 cups masa harina (corn flour); 1/4 cup lard or vegetable shortening; 1 1/2 cups warm water; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 large pork shoulder or shank (about 2 lbs), cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 large white onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Tamales de Puerco

El Salvador

Nationwide

Pork-stuffed tamales, a traditional festive dish.

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