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

$3.96for 4380 minServes 24

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

Photo: holajalapeno.com

What it costs

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

Swaps

Swap pork roast for beef chuck roastabout $4.50/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

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

Not included in the cost.

380 minstart to table
Involveddifficulty
24servings as written
$typical cost tier

Mexican Dairy-free Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$0.99 per serving$3.96 for 4

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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.

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.

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