authentic tamales

How To Make authentic tamales

• 1

  Place pot roast in a large pot, along with onion, garlic, and enough water to cover. Simmer until meat is cooked through.
• 2

  Remove stems and seeds from chiles. Put chiles and 2 cups water in a saucepan and simmer, uncovered for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Transfer chile mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.Strain mixture, add 1 1/2 tsps. salt, and set aside. Shred cooked beef and add 1 cup of chile mixture.
• 3

  Soak corn husks in warm water.
• 4

  In large mixing bowl, beat lard and 1 tbsp broth until fluffy.
• 5

  Combine masa harina, baking powder, and salt and stir into lard mixture, adding broth as necessary until mixture reaches the consistency of creamy peanut butter.
• 6

  Spread dough out over husk to about 1/2 - 1 inch width and 1/4 to 1/2 inch thickness. Place one tablespoon of meat mixture over dough, and spread from top to bottom.
• 7

  Fold in sides of husk towards center. Repeat steps 6 & 7 until all dough is used.
• 8

  Place in a steamer pot and steam for 1 hour.
• 9

  Remove from husks and drizzle remaining chile sauce over.
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