HOMEMADE PORK TAMALES WITH RED CHILI SAUCE

Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds pork loin shoulder or butt
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp cumin
• 4 dried California Chile pods
• 2 cups reserved pork broth
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp oil (vegetable or canola oil)
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• dried California Chile pods
• 4 cups masa harina (I like to use Maseca brand)
• 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 ⅓ cups lard
• 8 oz package dried corn husks
• masa harina
• 8 oz package
• dried corn husks
• 1 lb tomatoes, (3-4 medium), diced
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely minced (optional)
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• Avocado slices, optional garnish
• Fresh cilantro, optional garnish
• Slow cooker
• Large pot or Instant Pot
• Steamer basket
• Medium saucepan
• Blender
• Cutting board
• Chef's knife
• Medium bowl