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Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • Dough
  • 2 cups masa harina
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • Filling
  • 1 pound pork tenderloin cooked
  • 1 clove garlic diced
  • 4 dried California chile pods
  • 2 cups water
  • Other
  • 16 dried corn husks

Instructions
 

  • Set the corn husks in a bowl of warm water to re-hydrate them.
  • Mix a tablespoon of stock and the shortening in a medium to large bowl. Mix in the masa harina, baking powder and salt. Continue adding stock until you get a sponge like dough. Set aside.
  • De-seed and de-stem the chili pods. Simmer in a saucepan with 2 cups of water for 30 minutes. Allow to cool.
  • Use a food processor or blender to puree the chilies and water. Strain and add the salt.
  • Shred the cooked pork tenderloin in a large bowl and stir in the chili sauce.
  • Remove the corn husks from the water and allow them to dry a bit. Spread them out and spread the dough on top, leaving a 1/4 inch space on the outer edges uncovered.
  • Add a tablespoon of the meat mixture and spread it out a bit over the dough mixture. Fold the husks in, starting with the sides, and flip to close.
  • Place the tamales in your steamer and allow to steam for 1 hour. Carefully unwrap the husks, remove the tamale and enjoy.