Classic Pork Tamales with Spicy Red Sauce

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11/4/2025

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Experience the authentic flavors of Mexican cuisine with these tender, savory pork tamales wrapped in corn husks. The rich, slow-cooked pork filling is combined with a flavorful red chili sauce and encased in a soft, corn masa dough, steamed to perfection. Perfect for festive gatherings or cozy family dinners, these tamales offer a delicious, comforting bite bursting with tradition and spice.

mexican traditional pork steamed savory festive

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Name: Classic Pork Tamales with Spicy Red Sauce
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 4 cups masa harina (corn flour); 1 ½ cups chicken broth; 1 cup lard or vegetable shortening; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 ½ tsp salt; 2 lbs pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into chunks; 4 dried guajillo chilies, stemmed and seeded; 2 dried ancho chilies, stemmed and seeded; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 small onion, quartered; Corn husks (about 24, soaked in warm water for 30 minutes); Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)

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