How Do You Make Handmade Tamale Meat Filling?
Treat your family and friends to a batch of fresh homemade tamales. While making them at home takes time, the effort is minimal and the results are worth the hours of preparation and cooking. This article tells you how to make the tamale filling. Re-hydrate the corn husks by placing them into a large bowl and covering them with cold water. Let the husks sit in the water for at least 2 hours. Cut any large pieces of fat off the pork and chicken. Leave the skin on the chicken. Cut the pork into large pieces at least 2-inches square. Set aside. Cut the chicken into large pieces at least 2-inches square. Set aside. In a large stockpot, add the pork and chicken. Pour enough water to cover the meat with over 1-inch of water. Bring the stockpot to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower the heat to medium-low and cover the pot. Simmer the meat for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, until the meat is extremely tender. Strain the water out of the pan, reserving the water for the tamale dough. Place the resulti
