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Mexican Red Pork Tamales As Made By Edna Peredia

featured in Homemade Tamales Around Latin America

Take your taste buds on a trip to Mexico with these delicious and authentic red pork tamales! Made by Edna Peredia, a true master of Mexican cuisine, these tamales are filled with succulent pork and a flavorful red sauce, wrapped in corn husks, and steamed to perfection.

Matthew Johnson
Tasty Team
May 04, 2023
90% would make again
Mexican Red Pork Tamales As Made By Edna Peredia

Ingredients

for 16 servings

For Wrapping

  • 1 bag dry corn husk
  • hot water, for soaking

Tamales

  • 2 roma tomatoes
  • ½ small white onion
  • 2 dried guajillo chiles, dried
  • 2 dried pasilla chiles
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 4 cups water (960 mL), divided, plus 1 tablespoon
  • 2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • ½ tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 3 lb pork shoulder (1.5 kg), cubed
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ cup lard (145 g)
  • 2 lb fresh corn masa (905 g)
  • salsa verde, for serving

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 487
  • Fat 24g
  • Carbs 46g
  • Fiber 5g
  • Sugar 1g
  • Protein 21g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Place the dry corn husks in a baking dish. Pour hot water over the husks to cover. Weigh the husks down so they are completely submerged and let soak for 2 hours, or until pliable.
  2. Add the tomatoes, onion, guajillos, pasillas, garlic, and 4 cups (960 ml) of water to a small pot. Cover, bring to a boil, and cook for 10 minutes, or until the vegetables have softened.
  3. Transfer the vegetables to a blender, Add salt and pepper to taste, the cumin, and about ½ cup (60 ml) of the cooking liquid. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
  4. Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and season with salt and pepper. Fry the pork until well-browned and most of the fat has evaporated. Drain any excess fat, if necessary.
  5. Add the sauce to the pan with the pork, bring to a boil, cover, and let simmer until tender, about 1 hour. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  6. In a small bowl, combine the baking soda, baking powder, and 1 tablespoon water. Stir to dissolve, then set aside.
  7. Add the lard to a large bowl. With an electric hand mixer, whip the lard until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  8. Add the masa and baking soda mixture and mix with your hands until smooth, about 5 minutes. It should be spreadable but still hold its shape.
  9. Drain the soaked corn husks.
  10. Place 1 husk on a clean surface and add 1-2 tablespoons of masa to the center of the husk. Spread with the back of the spoon to about ¼ inch (¾ cm) from the edges.
  11. Place 1 tablespoon of meat in the center. Roll the corn husk over the filling from left to right and fold the top down to create a little pocket. Set aside. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  12. Place the tamales, open ends up, in a steamer basket set over a large pot of boiling water. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and the lid. Let steam for 1 hour, then turn off the heat and let the tamales rest for 1 hour more.
  13. Unwrap the tamales and serve with salsa verde.
  14. Enjoy!
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