Brad's traditional pork tamales
Brad's traditional pork tamales

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This tamale recipe is about as traditional as you can get, although I use a roast instead of the whole pig head that many Mexican women use. Here I have for you my version of how I make pork Tamales. I go step by step with you to try and give you an easy understanding of the process, from.

Brad's traditional pork tamales is one of the most popular of recent trending foods on earth. It is appreciated by millions daily. It is easy, it’s quick, it tastes delicious. They’re nice and they look wonderful. Brad's traditional pork tamales is something which I have loved my whole life.

To begin with this particular recipe, we must first prepare a few ingredients. You can have brad's traditional pork tamales using 22 ingredients and 12 steps. Here is how you cook it.

The ingredients needed to make Brad's traditional pork tamales:
  1. Get For the pork
  2. Take 3 lbs pork shoulder, boneless
  3. Make ready Garlic powder, cumin, black pepper, sea salt
  4. Take 2 tbs cider vinegar
  5. Take For the sauce
  6. Make ready 30 dried California Chiles
  7. Take 1/4-1/2 Oz dried peeled shrimp, to taste
  8. Get 3 tbs granulated chicken bouillon
  9. Get 2 tsp garlic powder
  10. Prepare 2 tsp cumin
  11. Take 2 tsp oregano
  12. Get For the dough
  13. Take 4 cups instant masa flour
  14. Prepare 3 cups hot water
  15. Prepare 3 tsp granulated chicken bouillon
  16. Prepare 2 tsp baking powder
  17. Get 1 1/3 cups lard, or shortening
  18. Get Other ingredients
  19. Prepare 2 bags dried corn husks
  20. Get 1 1/2 tbs flour
  21. Prepare 1 1/2 tbs butter
  22. Get Shredded cheddar cheese

The time and care that goes into making them are essential ingredients, and part of why they're so good! Tamales - a Latin American food with ancient roots and is a popular for the Tamales are a Latin American and Caribbean favorite, especially around the holidays and for large family Here is a Mexican traditional family recipe and one of my favorites for authentic pork filled. (The tamales may be frozen at this point for steaming later.) If necessary the folded tamale may be tied with a strip of hoja to hold it together. You may need to steam them in two batches. Tamales are a traditional Mexican dish made with a corn based dough mixture that is filled with various meats or beans and cheese.

Steps to make Brad's traditional pork tamales:
  1. To prepare the pork, lay chunks of shoulder meat in a crock pot. Preferably deboned. After 1 layer sprinkle seasonings over meat. Don't skimp. Layer more meat in and repeat. Drizzle vinegar over and close. Cook on low 8 hrs, then switch to warm.
  2. For the sauce, destem and seed chiles. Place in a LG sauce pot. Just cover chiles with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  3. Spoon out a cup of the cooking liquid, place in a bowl with the dried shrimp. Let sit 15 minutes. Add spices and bouillon to chiles. Simmer another 10 minutes.
  4. When chiles and shrimp are done, combine and let mixture cool. When able to handle, liquefy all ingredients in a blender. In batches, including all of the liquid. Let sit in the fridge overnight.
  5. The next day, shred pork with a fork. Add a little bit more of the pork seasoning and 2 to 3 cups of the sauce. Fry in a large pan long enough for the pork to soak up the sauce. You don't want a lot of liquid in it though. This is the filling.
  6. Next make the dough. Mix all dry ingredients. Cut in lard. Then mix the hot water in a bit at a time. Meanwhile, soak the corn husks in warm water 15 minutes or so.
  7. When husks are pliable, find a small husk. Rip it into strips. This is what you will tie with.
  8. Spread a thin layer of dough in the husk. About 3 x 5 inches.
  9. Add 1 to 1/2 tbs filling on top of dough. Roll corn husk up like a burrito. Tie in the center with a double knot. Repeat many more times.
  10. I used an auto steamer. You can use a LG pot if you have a rack to keep the tamales out of the water while steaming. Either way, layer tamales in your preferred cooking method. Steam for 45-55 minutes. This batch made about 4 dozen. I place in freezer bags and freeze. Good quick snack.
  11. Meanwhile heat butter in a frying pan. Add flour and mix well. Don't cook until browned. Just before it turns. Slowly add the rest of the Chile puree. Cook until sauce thickens. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  12. When tamales are done, remove husk and plate. Serve with sauce over the top and shredded cheddar cheese. Serve immediately. Enjoy.

Simple step-by-step instructions for making authentic Tamales filled with pork, chicken or beans and cheese and cooked on the stovetop or in the instant pot. The tamales are filled with pork shoulder and a spicy tomato sauce. Some people may like this but it is not how traditional tamales are made. I don't care where this recipe comes from, tamales are not made with tomato sauce or products. Pork tamales made at home using masa harina are very tasty!

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