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Tamales

This Tamales is masa dough filled with spiced pork, wrapped in corn husks and steamed. A gentle simmer -- not a hard boil -- is what keeps everything tender instead of tough.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 100 min Additional: 10 min Total: 150 min
150Minutes
6Servings
4.5Rating
AdvancedLevel
Tamales

Why you'll love this recipe

  • The components can be made ahead and reheated without losing quality.
  • Scales up easily for a crowd -- just multiply the ingredients.
  • Leftovers hold up well for lunch the next day.

Ingredients

Makes 6 servings

  • 20 dried corn husks
  • 3 cups masa harina
  • plus 5 more ingredients

Method

  1. Step 1

    Soak the corn husks in warm water 30 minutes until soft and pliable.

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