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tamales are a tradition food on chistams in my family

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Craving tamales? This homemade tamale recipe is a labor of love, but it's well worth the effort.

How to Make Tamales

You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:

What Is a Tamale?

A tamale is a traditional Mesoamerican dish made of filled masa dough steamed in a corn husk. Masa is a maize dough made from ground nixtamalized corn.

Learn more: What Is Masa Harina?

What Are Tamales Made Of?

These tamales consist of a seasoned pork filling in a masa harina dough wrapped in dried corn husks. The finished tamales are topped with a homemade chile sauce.

Cook's Note

How to Cook Tamales

Here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this homemade tamale recipe: :

1. Cook the pork.

2. Make the sauce.

3. Mix the pork with ½ of the sauce.

4. Soak the husks and make the dough.

5. Spread the dough over the dried husks.

6. Dollop the filling onto the dough.

7. Fold the tamales.

8. Steam the tamales.

9. Remove the husks.

10. Top with the sauce and sour cream (or mix them together for a creamy sauce).

How Long Do Tamales Take to Cook?

All in all, these tamales take about 3 hours and 30 minutes to make: Reserve about 30 minutes for prep, two hours for cooking the pork, and one hour for steaming.

How to Eat Tamales

The corn husks serve a few purposes when it comes to making tamales: They hold them together during cooking, keep the dough from drying out, and ensure the steaming process goes perfectly. However, you shouldn't eat them. The corn husks should be discarded after eating.

What to Serve with Tamales

Recipe creator SADDIECAT suggests serving the pork tamales with refried beans and a salad. For more delicious inspiration, explore our entire collection of Mexican Side Dish Recipes.

How Long Do Tamales Last In the Fridge?

Allow the tamales to cool completely, then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

How to Reheat Tamales

The best way to reheat tamales is to steam them. You can also reheat them in the oven, in an air fryer, or in the microwave.

Can You Freeze Tamales?

Yes! Tamales freeze well. Freeze them for up to six months and thaw them in the refrigerator overnight.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

"Helpful hint: Put a couple pennies in the bottom of the steamer," says Susan Baer. "When your water level is too low you'll hear the pennies rattling. Time to add more water."

"100% worth the time and effort," raves Cora Van Dyk. "I made double since tamales freeze well for quick lunches."

"This is my go-to tamale recipe," according to JENNA B. "I do add spices (cumin, chili powder, chipotle powder, and garlic) to the masa dough and the filling for more flavor."

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams

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These tasty tamales are made from scratch with tender braised pork in an easy chile sauce, wrapped in a traditional dough and corn husks, and steamed.

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Suelo comer tacos en Navidad porque a MI no me gusta la comida que hay.

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Mi nombre es Nisrine mi comida favorita es la pasta con queso

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My favorite food is tamales and posole and tacos

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Mi de invierno favorita son los tamales.

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MI comida favorita para comer en navidad es lasaña

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NAIARA       MI COMIDA FAVORITA PARA COMER EN NAVIDAD

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NAIARA       MI COMIDA FAVORITA PARA COMER EN NAVIDAD

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this is my favorite food for christmas

esta es mi favorita comida para navida

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Yo por Navidad siempre e comido la saña y me encanta Feliz Navida

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tamales en navideñas nos mes favorita

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me and my mom love goat tacos to eat on chritmas it's my favorita comida

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This my fav food for chrismas

esta es mi favorita comida para   navida

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Me encantan las almejas que hacemos para Navidad.
Me llamo Martín.

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Me llamo Iker y me encanta el roscón de reyes y si es con nata MUCHO MEJOR.

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Patata con mantequilla derretida, queso y tocino encima

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A mi megusta

patata con mantequilla derretida, queso y tocino encima

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My favorite food during Christmas is BBQ because it taste good and I have every year for Christmas. Also if you haven't tried it you should!

Mi comida favorita durante la Navidad es la barbacoa porque sabe bien y lo tengo todos los años para Navidad. Además, si no lo has probado,¡Deberías hacerlo!

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Alyssa (Dawson)
los tamales son buenos y te gustará .

tamales are good and you mit like it

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Durante los meses de invierno, a mi familia y a mí nos encanta comer chiles que mi mamá hace y siempre es genial.during the winter months me and my family love to eat chilie my mom makes it and its great every time.

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Me llamo Dafne y me encanta chuparme los dedos comiendo LANGOSTINOS en NAVIDAD

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Me llamo Ander y mi postre favorito son las rosquillas de mi abuela

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Me llamo Cristina y mi comida favorita en Navidad son las cocochas de bacalao con gulas.

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Me llamo Juan y me encanta el cordero para navidad.

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Me llamo Juan y me encanta el cordero para navidad.