Brad's traditional pork tamales. 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. I have also used beef, but they just do not taste quite the same. These take about all day to make and are a lot of work, but they are so worth the time and the. Brad's traditional pork tamales

You can cook Brad's traditional pork tamales using 22 ingredients and 12 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

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

Tamales are a traditional Mexican dish made with a corn based dough mixture that is filled with various meats or beans and cheese. 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. Place pork butt in large Dutch oven or medium-size stock pot. Add garlic, peppercorns, bay leaves and salt.

Brad's traditional pork tamales step by step

  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..

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