“Pot Tamal” Without a Wrapping from Zarela's Veracruz: Mexico's Simplest Cuisine by Zarela Martínez

“Pot Tamal” Without a Wrapping from Zarela's Veracruz: Mexico's Simplest Cuisine by Zarela Martínez

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Cubans have their beloved tamal en cazuela, A cross between a savory stovetop corn pudding and a polenta, with aromatic seasonings (tomato, onion, green pepper) and chunks of braised pork. Veracruz...

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  • Pot
  • Baking dish

Ingredients

  • 6 large or 12 small fresh hoja santa leaves or 12 dried leaves
  • 2–3 teaspoons salt, or to taste
  • 8–9 cups Basic Pork Stock, Chicken Stock, or water
  • 2 ounces ancho chiles (about 6 large chiles), stemmed and seeded
  • 2 pounds fresh masa or 4 cups masa harina
  • 6 cups Shredded Cooked Pork
  • 3 medium-sized ripe tomatoes (about 1 pound)
  • 2 jalapeño chiles
  • 1½ cups lard, preferably home-rendered
  • 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped

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