Tamales

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This traditional tamales recipe is filled with choice of meat and wrapped in a flavorful corn dough. With a savory filling, tender masa, and a rich aroma of corn husks, these tamales are a delicious and traditional Mexican dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of toppings.

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Tamales

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Servings: 25

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25 large dried corn husks, each measuring about 8 inches long by 6 inches wide (about 6 ounces; 170g)

1 cup lard, vegetable shortening, or duck fat (6 ounces; 170g), softened

3 1/3 cups masa harina (12 3/4 ounces; 361g) (see notes)

1 1/4 teaspoons (6g) baking powder

1/2 teaspoon Diamond crystal kosher salt; if using table salt use half as much by volume

2 cups (475ml) homemade chicken, pork, or beef broth or store-bought low-sodium chicken broth

1 recipe rojos de puerco, pollo con chicharrón, or birria for filling the tamales

Queso, crema, salsa, and/or hot sauce, for serving (optional)

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

650kcal

32%
Fat

40g

2%
Saturated Fat

11g

0%
Carbohydrates

66g

3%
Fiber

4g

0%
Sugar

1g

0%
Protein

6g

0%
Cholesterol

22mg

1%
Sodium

678mg

33%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Tamales

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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