Traditional Tamales

[nverland]

Traditional Tamales (Pork)
TOTAL TIME 6hrs PREP 2 HRS COOK 4 HRS YIELD 50 Tamales

INGREDIENTS

3 1⁄2 lbs pork shoulder or 3 1⁄2 lbs pork butt, trimmed of fat and cut up
10 cups water
1 medium onion, quartered
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
4 cups red chili sauce *below
3⁄4 cup shortening
6 cups masa harina
1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
50 dried corn husks (about 8 inches long)

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