The delicious flavor of homeade tamales far surpasses store bought, because they are made with love in your home. They are fun to make when family or friends are involved, you can make the filling ahead of time to make the process easier and always delicious when eaten freshly made or toasted on your comal days later and topped with your favorite salsa. ❤

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INGREDIENTS FOR MEAT
3.25 lb. pork butt (with bone)
1/2 tsp peppercorns
2 bay leaves
1/2 medium onion
2 tsp salt (to your liking)
3 garlic cloves (smashed)
2 quarts water (enough to cover well)

RED CHILI SAUCE
3/4 TSP whole cumin
3/4 tsp peppercorns
3 big garlic cloves
4 chili ancho
7 chili guajillo
1 &1/2 C. pork broth (correction from video)
1/4 small onion
1/2 tsp oregano
1 &1/2 tsp chicken bouillon
salt as needed

MASA
3 LB masa for tamales (NOT PREPARED)
2 1/4 C. pork rendered fat
slightly melted smooth (not hot)
1 tsp salt
1 & 3/4 C.pork broth
1/3 C. red chili sauce (you decide)
1 bag corn husk (washed clean) you decide amount

CAUTION WHEN COOKING TAMALES ON STOVE, STEAM WILL BE VERY HOT
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM STOVE.

DISCLAIMER
DO NOT EAT OR SERVE THIS DISH TO ANYONE WHO IS OR MIGHT BE ALLERGIC TO ANY INGREDIENT IN THIS DISH.