Tamales Recipe

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Directions:

  1. Soak 50 corn shucks for several hours in hot water, each trimmed to about 4 x6 .
  2. For the Filling:.
  3. Cut pork in 3 chunks and boil in water for about 45 minutes or until tender.
  4. RESERVE THE STOCK.
  5. Remove any excess fat. shred pork (like making pulled pork for bbq).
  6. In mixing bowl add 1 cup stock and all the spices to the meat, set aside in fridge till ready to stuff the tamales.
  7. For the Corn Shells:.
  8. Work the shortening into the corn meal by hand or mixer. Add salt, then the stock, mixing well. The resulting paste will be thick.
  9. When the corn shucks are soft and pliable remove one at a time to form the tamale. leave the rest in the water till ready to use so they stay pliable.
  10. With off set spatula or table knife spread some corn paste (masa) into the middle of the corn shuck; about 2 x4 and 1/8 thick.
  11. Spread a tbs of the meat filling into middle of the masa. (if you've ever seen someone prepare to roll a cigarette you'll have the idea.).
  12. Now here's where you will need to practice a bit:.
  13. When rolling up the tamale don't roll the corn shuck up inside of the masa.
  14. The shuck will help you roll the masa in the way a bamboo mat helps you roll a spring roll.
  15. When the tamale is rolled the shuck should be loosely wrapped about it. (the masa will expand while being steamed).
  16. Tie the ends of the shuck closed and set aside.
  17. Repeat till all the ingredients are used.
  18. Place tamales in a single layer on steamer rack. (i use a lidded dutch oven with a roasting rack).
  19. Steam over boiling water for 1 hour.
  20. Sauce can be made with any left over stock.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2634.09 Kcal (11028 kJ)
Calories from fat 1971.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 219.03g 337%
Cholesterol 282.37mg 94%
Sodium 3283.84mg 137%
Potassium 1450.4mg 31%
Total Carbs 97.59g 33%
Sugars 2.49g 10%
Dietary Fiber 13.81g 55%
Protein 74.29g 149%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 9.1mg 51%
Calcium 126.5mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 410.23 Kcal (1718 kJ)
Calories from fat 307 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.11g 337%
Cholesterol 43.98mg 94%
Sodium 511.43mg 137%
Potassium 225.89mg 31%
Total Carbs 15.2g 33%
Sugars 0.39g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2.15g 55%
Protein 11.57g 149%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 3%
Iron 1.4mg 51%
Calcium 19.7mg 13%

* 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

  • 70.1
    Points
  • 73
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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