Description
Transport yourself to a lively Mexican market with these luscious Exquisite Red Pork Tamales. Encased in soft masa and filled with tender, savory pork, each tamale is a burst of flavor that delights the senses. Perfect for festive gatherings or family dinners, these tamales offer warmth and nostalgia in every bite. With a rich chili sauce and subtle spices, they’re not just a meal; they’re an experience worth sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs pork shoulder
- 5 dried red chilies (Ancho or Guajillo)
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups masa harina
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cut the pork shoulder into chunks, season with salt, and sear in a pot over medium-high heat until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Toast the dried chilies in a skillet until fragrant, then soak them in hot water for 15 minutes. Blend with garlic, onion, cumin, and some soaking liquid until smooth.
- Return the pork to the pot with the chili sauce and enough chicken broth to cover. Simmer on low for about two hours until tender.
- Combine masa harina, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Gradually mix in chicken broth until achieving soft dough.
- Soak corn husks in warm water until pliable. Spread masa on each husk, add pork filling, fold sides over, and roll tightly.
- Arrange tamales upright in a steamer basket lined with corn husks. Steam for 1 hour or until masa separates easily from the husk.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg