Mississippi Delta Pork Tamales Recipe

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Mississippi Delta Pork Tamales
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Directions:

  1. Fill a bowl with hot water and soak the husks to soften.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, mix 2 tbsp chili powder, the tomato paste and the cayenne powder into 6 cups cold water. To this mixture, add the pork.
  3. Bring to a boil, cover and then reduce the heat to low. Simmer until the meat is very tender, about 3 hours. Transfer to a plate, reserving the broth. Shred the meat and transfer to a bowl.
  4. In a medium saucepan, heat 1/4 cup oil over medium heat. Stir in 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 1/2 tsp salt, cumin and garlic powder and saute stirring frequently for about 30 seconds. Add in 1 cup of the reserved broth and then stir in the meat.
  5. In a large bowl, mix the masa, the remaining 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 1/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Stir in 3 1/2 cups of the broth. Using a wooden spoon, beat in the remaining 1 1/2 cups oil.
  6. Drain the husks and pat dry. Working with one husk at a time, spread about 1/4 cup of the masa mixture down the center. Top with 2 tbsp meat.
  7. Fold the long sides of the husk together and roll into a skinny log, making sure the masa mixture completely surrounds the meat filling. Fold up the bottom, creating a package that is open on top.
  8. Loosely tie three tamales together with a piece of kitchen string, making 12 bundles.
  9. Place a heatproof 2-cup glass measuring cup upside down in the center of an 8-qt stockpot. Stand the tamale bundles, open ends up, around the cup. Fill the pot with the remaining broth and water to reach halfway up the sides of the tamales.
  10. Bring to a boil, cover then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer until the masa is firm and pulls away from the husk easily, about 1 hour.
  11. Serve hot with some of the cooking liquid.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 482.82 Kcal (2021 kJ)
Calories from fat 322.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.86g 55%
Cholesterol 56.69mg 19%
Sodium 849.68mg 35%
Potassium 508.3mg 11%
Total Carbs 17.93g 6%
Sugars 0.53g 2%
Dietary Fiber 3.5g 14%
Protein 24.63g 49%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 50.6mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 227.32 Kcal (952 kJ)
Calories from fat 151.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.88g 55%
Cholesterol 26.69mg 19%
Sodium 400.05mg 35%
Potassium 239.32mg 11%
Total Carbs 8.44g 6%
Sugars 0.25g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.65g 14%
Protein 11.6g 49%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Iron 0.8mg 9%
Calcium 23.8mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.9
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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