Tamales de Puerco
Mexican

Tamales de Puerco

★★★★½ (4.8)

Soft masa dough filled with tender red chile pork, wrapped in corn husks and steamed until fluffy - a labor of love traditionally made for holidays, and worth every step.

60 min Prep
120 min Cook
240 min Total
8 Servings
  • Whipped lard-and-masa dough steams up light and fluffy, never dense
  • Rich red chile pork filling is worth the long weekend project
  • Freezes beautifully: steam a double batch and reheat individually later
  • 30 dried corn husks
  • 2 lb pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch chunks
  • +10 more ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon fresh herbs
  1. Soak the dried corn husks in a large bowl of very hot water, weighing them down with a plate so they stay submerged, for at least 1 hour until pliable.

Continue simmering until the sauce reduces and coats the back of a spoon.

Rest the dish for five minutes before serving with your favorite side.

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