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New MexixoTamales




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List of Ingredients




(Chile, Meat, Cornmeal-filled Corn Husks)
Yield: 5-6 dozen Steaming Time: 45 minutes
Freezes Well

Corn Husks Masa*
Water Chile con Carne para Tamales*

* Recipes below.

Assembling Tamales
1. Rinse corn husks and soak in warm water until pliable.
2. Spread the center portion of each husk with 2 tablespoons of masa
mixture. Top with 1 tablespoon* of chile-meat filling.
3. Fold the sides of the husk toward the center, the bottom of the
husk up, and the top down. Tie each tamale with a corn husk strip.
4. Pour 2 inches of water into a large steamer. Arrange tamales on a
rack in steamer above the water level.
5. Steam tamales for 45 minutes (Longer at high altitudes. May also
be steamed in a pressure cooker for 20 minutes at 15 pounds
pressure.)


* Varied amounts may be used.
Masa(Cornmeal Mixture)
Yield: Filling for 5-6 dozen tamales

6 cups masa harina* 2 cups lard
3 1/2 cups warm water, 2 teaspoons salt
approximately

1. Combine the Masa Harina and water in a large mixing bowl to make
masa. Set aside.
2. Cream the lard and salt in a medium-sized mixing bowl using a
mixer at medium speed.
3. Add the creamed lard to the masa and mix well.


* Six cups commercially prepared masa may be substituted and the water omitted. Masa Harina is available in the cereal section of most grocery stores.
Chile Con Carne Para Tamales (Chile-Meat Filling)
Yield: Approximately 6 cups Cooking Time: Approximately
Temperature: Medium 45 minutes

1 1/2 pounds beef or pork, 2 cups meat broth
stewed and shredded 1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lard 1/8 teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon flour 1/4 teaspoon comino
1/2 cup Red Chile Powder* 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

1. Combine meat and lard in a large skillet and fry meat at medium
heat until browned.
2. Add the flour to meat and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
3. Add the chile powder, broth, and seasonings to the meat. Cook at
medium heat for approximately 30 minutes, stirring constantly until
the mixture has thickened.



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