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Como Hacer TAMALES Rojos - Tamales en INSTANT POT

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Red Pork Tamales

Cultural Context

Tamales are a traditional Mexican dish, often enjoyed during celebrations and holidays. They are made by wrapping a filling in masa dough and steaming it in corn husks. The red pork tamales specifically feature a rich chili sauce that adds depth and flavor, making them a beloved comfort food across Mexico and among Mexican communities worldwide.

MexicanMXmain
120 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
1/2 kilo Maseca para tamal
200 gr manteca de cerdo
Sal al gusto
1/2 cdita bicarbonato de sodio
1 cdas de polvo para hornear
1/2 barrita mantequilla (50 gr)
1/4 tza de hielo quebrado
Caldo de la carne (alrededor de 3 1/2 a 4 tazas)
2 lb Pierna de Cerdo
2 lb Espaldilla de Cerdo
3 dientes de ajo
1/2 Cebolla
3 hojas de laurel
3 Pimientas Gordas
5 Pimientas negras
3 Clavos de olor
6 chiles Anchos
1 pizca cominos
Agua para remojar chiles
4 dientes de ajo grandes

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is lower in fat and calories, while pork shoulder is more affordable.

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour offers more nutrients, while all-purpose flour is often cheaper.

1

Prepare the masa using Maseca, manteca de cerdo, salt, bicarbonate of soda, baking powder, butter, broken ice, and meat broth.

2

Cook the pork leg and shoulder with garlic, onion, bay leaves, allspice, black pepper, cloves, and water until tender.

3

Prepare the adobo by soaking ancho chiles in water, blending with cumin, garlic, and salt.

4

Mix the adobo with the cooked meat to create the filling for the tamales.

Cooking Techniques

steamed

Equipment Needed

Instant Pot

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Tamales Rojos
Local Name: tamales rojos

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