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Authentic Pork Tamales Rojos

Traditional Mexican tamales filled with tender pork in a rich red chile sauce, wrapped in soft masa and steamed to perfection.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 20 tamales
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pork Filling
  • 2 lbs pork shoulder
  • 6 dried chiles guajillo and ancho
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 0.5 onion
Masa
  • 4 cups masa harina
  • 1 cup lard
  • 3 cups broth
Assembly
  • 25 corn husks

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Steamer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Blender

Method
 

  1. Soak corn husks.
  2. Cook and shred pork.
  3. Make chile sauce and mix with pork.
  4. Prepare masa dough.
  5. Assemble tamales.
  6. Steam until cooked through.

Notes

Perfect for holidays and large gatherings.