Dinner for 24

Pork Tamales

Name: Pork Tamales
Total time: 380 min
Yield: 24 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 8 oz 1/2 pound dry corn husks; 2 1/2 lb boneless pork shoulder; 1 white onion; 1 bay leaf; 2 tbsp kosher salt; 1 tsp whole black peppercorns; 3 sprigs fresh mexican oregano or italian oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 1/2 lb tomatillos; 1 small white onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 jalapeño; 1 serrano pepper; 1 bunch cilantro; 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 2 1/2 cups fresh pork lard; 2 tbsp baking powder; 1 tbsp kosher salt; 4 lb fresh masa quebrada para tamales-- not masa preparada para tamales; 1 1/4 cups pork stock

Seasoned pork, fresh masa, and salsa verde wrap in softened corn husks and steam until tender and firm.

Typical price

$3.96for 4 servings

$0.99 per serving$3.96 for 4

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Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.

Photo: holajalapeno.com

380 minstart to table
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24servings as written
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Mexican Dairy-free Budget Family Dinners

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Corn kernels$0.09/oz typical	8 oz	$0.72Typical price
Pork roast, shoulder or loin$2.49/lb typical	3.3 lb	$8.17Typical price
Onions$1.29/lb typical	0.7 lb	$0.90Typical price
Tomatillos$2.49/lb typical	1.5 lb	$3.74Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical	1	$0.60Typical price
Jalapeno peppers$0.25 each typical	1	$0.25Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	1	$1.49Typical price
Cornmeal, grits, polenta$0.08/oz typical	64 oz	$5.12Typical price
Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical	10 oz	$0.73Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$23.75

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperBaking powder and soda

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

8 oz 1/2 pound dry corn husks
2 1/2 lb boneless pork shoulder
1 white onion
1 bay leaf
2 tbsp kosher salt
1 tsp whole black peppercorns
3 sprigs fresh mexican oregano or italian oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 lb tomatillos
1 small white onion
2 cloves garlic
1 jalapeño
1 serrano pepper
1 bunch cilantro
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
2 1/2 cups fresh pork lard
2 tbsp baking powder
1 tbsp kosher salt
4 lb fresh masa quebrada para tamales-- not masa preparada para tamales
1 1/4 cups pork stock

Steps

Soak the corn husks in hot water for 30 minutes, keeping them submerged.
Put the pork, one onion, bay leaf, oregano, peppercorns, two tablespoons salt, and enough water in a large pot, then simmer covered for 2 1/2 hours.
Boil the tomatillos, second onion, garlic, jalapeño, and serrano in water for 10 minutes, then blend with cilantro and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt.
Shred the cooked pork and mix it with enough salsa verde to moisten it.
Beat the lard, baking powder, and one tablespoon salt, then mix in the masa and pork stock until soft.
Spread masa on each husk, add pork, fold the husks, and steam upright in a large steamer for 90 minutes until the masa is firm and the pork reaches 145 F.

Swaps

Pork roast, shoulder or loin for Beef chuck roast or stew beefabout $4.50/lb more at typical prices
Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with pork roast, shoulder or loin on sale.