MEXICAN RED PORK TAMALES AS MADE BY EDNA PEREDIA RECIPE BY TASTY

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Mexican Red Pork Tamales As Made By Edna Peredia Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: dry corn husk, hot water, roma tomatoes, small white onion, dried guajillo chiles, dried pasilla chiles, garlic, water, salt, pepper, ground cumin, canola oil, pork shoulder, baking soda, baking powder, lard, fresh corn masa, salsa verde

Provided by Matthew Johnson

Categories     Dinner

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 bag dry corn husk
hot water, for soaking
2 roma tomatoes
½ small white onion
2 dried guajillo chiles, dried
2 dried pasilla chiles
2 cloves garlic
4 cups water, divided, plus 1 tablespoon
2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
pepper, to taste
½ tablespoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 lb pork shoulder, cubed
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
¾ cup lard
2 lb fresh corn masa
salsa verde, for serving

Steps:

  • Place the dry corn husks in a baking dish. Pour hot water over the husks to cover. Weigh the husks down so they are completely submerged and let soak for 2 hours, or until pliable.
  • Add the tomatoes, onion, guajillos, pasillas, garlic, and 4 cups (960 ml) of water to a small pot. Cover, bring to a boil, and cook for 10 minutes, or until the vegetables have softened.
  • Transfer the vegetables to a blender, Add salt and pepper to taste, the cumin, and about ½ cup (60 ml) of the cooking liquid. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
  • Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and season with salt and pepper. Fry the pork until well-browned and most of the fat has evaporated. Drain any excess fat, if necessary.
  • Add the sauce to the pan with the pork, bring to a boil, cover, and let simmer until tender, about 1 hour. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  • In a small bowl, combine the baking soda, baking powder, and 1 tablespoon water. Stir to dissolve, then set aside.
  • Add the lard to a large bowl. With an electric hand mixer, whip the lard until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the masa and baking soda mixture and mix with your hands until smooth, about 5 minutes. It should be spreadable but still hold its shape.
  • Drain the soaked corn husks.
  • Place 1 husk on a clean surface and add 1-2 tablespoons of masa to the center of the husk. Spread with the back of the spoon to about ¼ inch (¾ cm) from the edges.
  • Place 1 tablespoon of meat in the center. Roll the corn husk over the filling from left to right and fold the top down to create a little pocket. Set aside. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  • Place the tamales, open ends up, in a steamer basket set over a large pot of boiling water. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and the lid. Let steam for 1 hour, then turn off the heat and let the tamales rest for 1 hour more.
  • Unwrap the tamales and serve with salsa verde.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487 calories, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 21 grams, Sugar 1 gram

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