Name: Hole Mole’s Tamale Recipe
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 package dried corn husks; 4 cups masa harina; 1 tbsp baking powder; 1 tsp salt; 1 cup vegetable shortening; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 cups cooked and shredded pork; 1 cup cheddar cheese; 1 cup diced green chilies

Hole Mole’s Tamale Recipe

Adele Porter Modified: March 4, 2024

How To Make Hole Mole’s Tamale Recipe

A traditional Mexican dish made of masa, filled with meats, cheese, vegetables, and chilies; wrapped in corn husks and steamed to perfection.

Preparation: 1 hour

Cooking: 2 hours

Total: 3 hours

Serves:

Ingredients

1 package dried corn husks
4 cups masa harina
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 cup vegetable shortening
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups cooked and shredded pork
1 cup cheddar cheese
1 cup diced green chilies

Instructions

Soak corn husks in warm water for at least an hour.
In a large bowl, mix masa harina, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, beat vegetable shortening until fluffy.
Add masa mixture to shortening, alternating with chicken broth, until a dough forms.
In another bowl, mix pork, cheese, and chilies.
To assemble tamales, spread 2 heaping tablespoons of dough onto a husk, leaving a border around edges.
Add 2 tablespoons of filling onto center of dough.
Wrap tamale tightly in husk and secure ends.
Place tamale in steamer and steam for 1 to 2 hours until dough is firm and separates easily from husk.