Tamales

Kevin · 12-05-2007, 05:38 PM

I didn't want to hijack Greendriver's Tamale pie thread, but Tamales are a favorite Christmas tradition of mine. Not an old tradition for me, but a fairly new one that has become an annual party at my house. Our tamale party will be next Sunday. I prepare all of the fixin's before the guests arrive, have some beer on ice, and a little Cabo. The house is full of happy people with children of all ages underfoot. We build tamales until the steamers are full, and then "visit" until that batch is done, then do it all over again. It's just a lot of fun.

Here is a link to a post in KCquers roadmap to the Qtalk forum with mucho good info:
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...0&postcount=44

willkat98 · 12-05-2007, 06:39 PM

Thanks Kevin

I have a new fondness for tamales, and hope to get a tradition started soon.

In addition to TK's posts within that Woodpile thread, there is an associated photo album here:

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/modules....view_album.php

txschutte · 12-05-2007, 06:43 PM

We love tamale time here at the Schutte house. The kids help out the wife, and I get to sample the fruits of their labor. Some years, its the best thing I get to unwrap for X-mas.

SmokinCoyote · 12-05-2007, 08:46 PM

I just made a batch Monday. I took some pictures and i'm working on a step by step process of how I do mine. There is nothing better then tamales when the weather turns cool.

112 tamales wrapped and ready for the steamer

thirdeye · 12-05-2007, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmokinCoyote

I just made a batch Monday. I took some pictures and i'm working on a step by step process of how I do mine. There is nothing better then tamales when the weather turns cool.

112 tamales wrapped and ready for the steamer

Man, I wouldn't mind pulling up a chair at your table.

Puppyboy · 12-05-2007, 10:16 PM

I love tamales but hav enot made them yet.

Dang Coyote, that's a lot of wrappin.

fil · 12-05-2007, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmokinCoyote

I just made a batch Monday. I took some pictures and i'm working on a step by step process of how I do mine. There is nothing better then tamales when the weather turns cool.

112 tamales wrapped and ready for the steamer

I know you are going to bring us some!!! Right????

LOL

fil

Diva · 12-06-2007, 01:30 PM

corn husks or are they the paper wrappers? If they're the paper wrappers, do you find them easier to handle than the husks?

I know, full of questions, but, I'm getting ready to do my yearly tamale making (15-16 dozen) and have always used the husks and was just curious.

SmokinCoyote · 12-06-2007, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diva

corn husks or are they the paper wrappers? If they're the paper wrappers, do you find them easier to handle than the husks?

I know, full of questions, but, I'm getting ready to do my yearly tamale making (15-16 dozen) and have always used the husks and was just curious.

I used corn husks. Never have tried the paper. I think part of the taste comes from the husks. I would think the only thing more you would have to do with the husks is soak them but I do that in the sink while I'm making the masa. You just got to remember to spread the masa on the slick side of the husk. I guess paper wouldn't matter which side but I don't know.

SmokinCoyote · 12-06-2007, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fil

I know you are going to bring us some!!! Right????

LOL

fil

I don't know. Is there maybe a few Michalobe Ultras included in this "TRADE"

Jorge · 12-06-2007, 03:04 PM

I'd almost put on a badge and brave getting near THAT facility up there, for some of those!

12-05-2007, 05:38 PM	#1
Kevin Moderator Join Date: 02-06-05 Location: Southern Minnesota Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Tamales I didn't want to hijack Greendriver's Tamale pie thread, but Tamales are a favorite Christmas tradition of mine. Not an old tradition for me, but a fairly new one that has become an annual party at my house. Our tamale party will be next Sunday. I prepare all of the fixin's before the guests arrive, have some beer on ice, and a little Cabo. The house is full of happy people with children of all ages underfoot. We build tamales until the steamers are full, and then "visit" until that batch is done, then do it all over again. It's just a lot of fun. Here is a link to a post in KCquers roadmap to the Qtalk forum with mucho good info: http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...0&postcount=44 __________________ Kevin

12-05-2007, 06:39 PM	#2
willkat98 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Chicago Western Burbs, but always south of Madison Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks Kevin I have a new fondness for tamales, and hope to get a tradition started soon. In addition to TK's posts within that Woodpile thread, there is an associated photo album here: http://www.bbq-brethren.com/modules....view_album.php __________________ . Bill-Chicago "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." - Jack Reacher Bandera, M-BGE, WSM, Gold Kettle, Kenmore Gasser, 36Qt Turkey Fryer, ECB, Dutch Oven

12-05-2007, 06:43 PM	#3
txschutte Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-02-07 Location: Cozad, NE USA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	We love tamale time here at the Schutte house. The kids help out the wife, and I get to sample the fruits of their labor. Some years, its the best thing I get to unwrap for X-mas. __________________ "Bring it on, you bananna thong wearing killer of brisket!"-Chambers If you really care about this place, you'll show some respect for it. I'm such a ZERO. Team Whosoever Q If a man looks lustfully at eggs and bacon, he has already committed breakfast in his heart.

12-05-2007, 08:46 PM	#4
SmokinCoyote On the road to being a farker Join Date: 10-23-06 Location: Amarillo Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I just made a batch Monday. I took some pictures and i'm working on a step by step process of how I do mine. There is nothing better then tamales when the weather turns cool. 112 tamales wrapped and ready for the steamer __________________ It ain't real Q until that precise moment, while watching the sunrise through a wisp of sweet smelling blue smoke, that a tough brisket finally surrenders itself to the gentle heat of an all wood fire and becomes a tender, juicy, smokey masterpiece. Wiley "SmokinCoyote" Mixon Klose 20 X 60 mobile UDS WSM Red Thermapen

12-05-2007, 10:16 PM	#6
Puppyboy Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-07-06 Location: Osage City, Kansas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I love tamales but hav enot made them yet. Dang Coyote, that's a lot of wrappin. __________________ -Captain of Barkin Dawgs BBQ -KCBS Judge #21924 -36" Kingfisher Combo -New Braunfels Bandera (rescued) -Weber 22.5" Kettle (rescued) -A homemade trailer cooker -Concession trailer nicknamed "The Dawg House" http://www.facebook.com/BarkinDawgsBBQCatering

12-06-2007, 01:30 PM	#8
Diva is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-30-07 Location: Kansas City, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Are those actual corn husks or are they the paper wrappers? If they're the paper wrappers, do you find them easier to handle than the husks? I know, full of questions, but, I'm getting ready to do my yearly tamale making (15-16 dozen) and have always used the husks and was just curious.

12-06-2007, 03:04 PM	#11
Jorge somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-23-04 Location: DFW, San AntonioTx Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'd almost put on a badge and brave getting near THAT facility up there, for some of those! __________________ You can't be a real country unless you have a beer and an airline - it helps if you have some kind of a football team, or some nuclear weapons, but at the very least you need a beer. --Frank Zappa BOOGITY, BOOGITY, BOOGITY!!! Recipient of a Huggies box! Shut up, and cook!!!!

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