Tamales Recipe S4 Ep409

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while all-purpose is more affordable.

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken thighs offer a leaner option, while pork loin is less fatty.

lard

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable shortening

Olive oil is healthier, while shortening is cost-effective.

guajillo chiles

💰Cheaper: ancho chiles

Ancho chiles provide a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

Place the pork shoulder in a pan.

Add 8 cups of hot water to the pan.

Slice open the Shalaka chilies and add them to the pan with the pork.

Cook the pork in the oven at 250 degrees for about 6 hours until fork tender.

Cool the meat to room temperature and refrigerate it with the lard and juices.

Slice open the dried chilies and soak them in hot water for about 3 hours.

Run the soaked chilies through a food mill to create a chili paste.

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