INGREDIENTS
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1/4 cup chili powder
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2 tablespoons kosher salt
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1 tablespoon paprika
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1 tablespoon smoked paprika
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1 tablespoon garlic powder
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1 tablespoon onion powder
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2 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
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2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon freshly toasted and ground cumin seed
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2 pounds Boston butt meat, untrimmed
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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1 large onion, finely chopped
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
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4 to 5 dozen dried corn husks
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2 pounds yellow cornmeal, approximately 6 cups
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1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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7 1/2 ounces lard, approximately 1 cup
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3 to 4 cups reserved cooking liquid