Ok, I finally took the TAMALE plunge! I have never really ate them before, except for Costco's.:icon_blush
desert island mod.)
I want to say thanks to Bobbrisket, who gave me a call, to calm me down and giving me directrions.
Also a mahalo, goes out to Cowgirl, seeing her blog got me inspired...
Here goes!
ENJOY!!!
Pulled Pork with Green Chili Sauce...(tomatillos) Simmered...
Everybody into the pool! Maseca corn flour, Manteca (Lard), Corn oil, Salt, Garlic Powder, Chili powder, Baking powder and chicken broth.
Mixed and ready to go...almost... I beat mine with a mixer to make it a little more lite, I believe this way was a more Northern Mexico thing to do...
My Tamale Station
First one! It takes a lot of practice, my fat hands had a difficult time doing them.
Pulled Pork w/green chili filling
One down,
My lovely daughter, trying her hand at making Tamales...
Time for the steam bath! I cooked mine for about 1.5 hrs...maybe some were a little overcooked...
Don't forget to put your coins into the pot! It tells you if there is water and if its simmering!
This is about when I panicked and tried to contact Bob, PMed some mods, Vinny helped out a bunch!
Finished product, is it done?
One bag of Corn Husks, I believe about 3-4 dozen...
My Money Shot...
AMAZING! I didn't know what I was missing! as Bob said, "NEVER again will you buy Costco Tamles!!! Yo know dat!
The hard work paid off, It was delicious! Really I don't TOOT my own horn, I want my cooking to do the talking, but these were GREAT!:clap2:
The Green Chili Sauce gave it a tart, and a little bit spicy taste!
What have I learned? Its not that hard really...just overwhelming, and time consuming!:shock: Wait, I forgot to tell you I cooked 2 slabs of Ribs, and all its trimmings while I was making Tamales!
Tamales, and Rib treats, thats what was for dinner!
I hope you all enjoyed this pictorial, I'll be happy to give you all "beginners"
advice. First ones free! Don't boil your water before you put your Tamales in!! umm...you might burn yourself because your Tamale holder is a tight fit in the pot...Don't ask me how I know!:doh:
Thanks BOB!
Thanks Jeanie!
desert island mod.) I want to say thanks to Bobbrisket, who gave me a call, to calm me down and giving me directrions.
Also a mahalo, goes out to Cowgirl, seeing her blog got me inspired...
Here goes!
ENJOY!!!
Pulled Pork with Green Chili Sauce...(tomatillos) Simmered...
Everybody into the pool! Maseca corn flour, Manteca (Lard), Corn oil, Salt, Garlic Powder, Chili powder, Baking powder and chicken broth.
Mixed and ready to go...almost... I beat mine with a mixer to make it a little more lite, I believe this way was a more Northern Mexico thing to do...
My Tamale Station
First one! It takes a lot of practice, my fat hands had a difficult time doing them.
Pulled Pork w/green chili filling
One down,
My lovely daughter, trying her hand at making Tamales...
Time for the steam bath! I cooked mine for about 1.5 hrs...maybe some were a little overcooked...
Don't forget to put your coins into the pot! It tells you if there is water and if its simmering!
This is about when I panicked and tried to contact Bob, PMed some mods, Vinny helped out a bunch!
Finished product, is it done?
One bag of Corn Husks, I believe about 3-4 dozen...
My Money Shot...
AMAZING! I didn't know what I was missing! as Bob said, "NEVER again will you buy Costco Tamles!!! Yo know dat!
The hard work paid off, It was delicious! Really I don't TOOT my own horn, I want my cooking to do the talking, but these were GREAT!:clap2:
The Green Chili Sauce gave it a tart, and a little bit spicy taste!
What have I learned? Its not that hard really...just overwhelming, and time consuming!:shock: Wait, I forgot to tell you I cooked 2 slabs of Ribs, and all its trimmings while I was making Tamales!
Tamales, and Rib treats, thats what was for dinner!
I hope you all enjoyed this pictorial, I'll be happy to give you all "beginners"
advice. First ones free! Don't boil your water before you put your Tamales in!! umm...you might burn yourself because your Tamale holder is a tight fit in the pot...Don't ask me how I know!
:doh:Thanks BOB!
Thanks Jeanie!
