Pork Tamales

Main Ingredient: Pork
Course: Tamales
Cuisine: Various North American Various South American Various Central Asian
Yield:

Pork Tamales ingredients

24 Corn husk
1 c Lard
2 c Masa harina
1⁄2 t Kosher salt
1 c Beef stock
1 c cooked pork
1 c Red chili sauce
1 lb Cheddar cheese
12 mild green chiles

Cooking Pork Tamales

1. Soak husks in hot water for 30 minutes, drain well.
2. Beat lard until fluffy.
3. Add masa, salt, and stock.
4. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
5. Divide into equal portions.
6. Pat husks dry. Place 1 piece of dough onto each husk and spread into a 4-inch square.
7. Top with 1 tablespoon shredded pork, 1 teaspoon chile sauce, 1 piece of cheese, and a chile half.
8. Rollup as for a jelly roll and secure with cotton twine steam for 60 minutes.
9. Serve hot, with additional chile sauce to the side.