How to Make Tamales
Tamales aren't difficult to prepare, and the filling is limited only by your imagination and preference.
Traditional Tamales
Traditionally, tamales are cooked in a tamalera, a metal pot with a steamer tray that can cook up to 6 dozen tamales. We found that you can achieve similar results with an
oven method that doesn't require special equipment. Place up to 2 dozen tamales on a broiler rack lined with a damp towel,
cover tamales with another damp towel, and place rack in a broiler pan filled with hot water to a depth of about 1/2 inch.
(Use old towels if possible because they may discolor.)
View Recipe: Pork and Ancho Chile Tamales with Mexican Red Sauce
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