Tamales – alathele

Name: Tamales – alathele
Ingredients: 3 1⁄2 lbs pork shoulder or 3 1⁄2 lbs pork butt, trimmed of fat and cut up; 10 cups water; 1 medium onion, quartered; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 1⁄2 teaspoons salt; 4 cups red chili sauce (see Red Chili Sauce (To Be Used With Traditional Tamales) for red chili sauce); 3⁄4 cup shortening; 6 cups masa harina; 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder; 50 dried corn husks (about 8 inches long)

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Experience authentic tamales with tender pork, spicy chili sauce, and homemade masa in every bite. Perfect for special occasions or family meals.

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Ingredients

3 1⁄2 lbs pork shoulder or 3 1⁄2 lbs pork butt, trimmed of fat and cut up
10 cups water
1 medium onion, quartered
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
4 cups red chili sauce (see Red Chili Sauce (To Be Used With Traditional Tamales) for red chili sauce)
3⁄4 cup shortening
6 cups masa harina
1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
50 dried corn husks (about 8 inches long)