"This delicious red pork tamale recipe makes the perfect filling for a good tamale. Easy and delicious, sure to be a hit, and spicy, red pork tamales are the greatest!..."
INGREDIENTS
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3½ lbs boneless pork shoulder or Boston butt (cut into 3-inch chunks and trimmed)
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2 medium onion (roughly chopped)
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9 cloves garlic (lightly smashed and peeled)
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4 dried bay leaves (toasted)
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3 sprigs fresh thyme
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1/2 Tbsp Oregano
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20-25 various types of dried red chiles (guajillo,New Mexico Big Jim and/or Ancho - they all work well)
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1/2 Tbsp kosher salt
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1 tsp Black peppercorns
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2 C maseca
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1 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp salt
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1 1/4 C chicken broth
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2/3 C lard
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Dried Corn husks