Description
Pork Tamales Rojos are a beloved staple of Mexican cuisine, celebrated for their rich flavors and comforting texture. This traditional recipe features tender pork enveloped in a vibrant red chili sauce, all wrapped in perfectly fluffy masa. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or enjoying a cozy family dinner, these tamales promise to impress and satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 lbs pork shoulder
- 12 dried guajillo chiles
- 4 dried ancho chiles
- 4 dried pasilla negro chiles
- 8 cups Maseca (instant corn masa mix)
- 2 cups lard
- 50 corn husks
Instructions
- Prepare the pork rojo filling by simmering seasoned pork with blended roasted chiles, garlic, and onions until tender.
- For the masa, whip lard until fluffy, then combine with Maseca and reserved pork sauce until light and spreadable.
- Assemble tamales by spreading masa on soaked corn husks, adding filling, folding, and steaming until set.
- Serve hot with your favorite salsa or garnishes for an authentic experience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tamale (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 75mg