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pork tamales
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Pork Tamales

This recipe explains how to make tender, flavorful pork filling for the tamales.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 5 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 9 lbs
Author: Four to Cook For

Ingredients

  • 13 lbs boneless pork butt shoulder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp granulated or powdered garlic
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Remove any fat from the meat and put in a 10-gallon stock pot.
  • Add water to cover and then spices
  • Cook over medium heat, adjusting temperature to maintain a simmer, for about 2-3 hours.
  • When done, remove from stock pot, placing in a large platter or foil pan, and shred by hand. Remove any fat.
  • Mix with red sauce and use for filling up the corn husks that are prepared with the masa.
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