Tamales De Puerco (Shredded Pork Tamales) Recipe

Tamales De Puerco (Shredded Pork Tamales) Recipe

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This is a great recipe for tamales, without the heat or hot stuff, which I can no longer consume. If you want heat, just add the chili stuff.

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  • Pot
  • Stockpot
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Fork
  • Mixing bowl
  • Colander
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Stove
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Airtight container
  • Paper towel
  • Spoon
  • Plastic wrap
  • Kitchen towel

Ingredients

  • 4 -5 lbs pork butt (cut into 4 strips)
  • 9 cups water
  • 1 medium onion (quartered)
  • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic (from jar)
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 32 whole black peppercorns
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, plus
  • 3 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups instant masa harina flour (comes in a bag where flour is located)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 cups lukewarm broth reserved from the pork
  • 1 1/4 cups lard (or any shortening like Crisco)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • dried corn husk (found in produce section)

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