MARIO BATALI'S GREEN CHILE PORK TAMALES RECIPE - (4.2/5)

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Number Of Ingredients 20

FILLING:
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 poblano peppers
2 jalapeño peppers
1 pound tomatillos, halved
1 bunch Cilantro (chopped and divided)
3 pounds boneless pork butt, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 yellow onion, diced
6 cloves garlic, sliced
2 tablespoons cumin
1 bottle ale
3 cups chicken stock
Salt, to taste
Lime wedges for serving
MASA:
1/2 cup lard
Salt, to taste
2 cups masa harina
1 cup chicken stock
Corn husks, rinsed and soaked for 2 hours in warm water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F. Toss the poblanos and jalapeños in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil oil and season with salt. Place in the oven to roast for about 15 minutes or until the skin is dark brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Remove the skin and the seeds from the peppers. In a blender, puree the peppers with the tomatillos and half the cilantro and season with salt. Heat the remaining oil in a Dutch oven. Season the pork with salt and pepper and brown the pork on all sides. Add the onions, garlic, and the cumin and cook for 2 more minutes. Add the beer and the chicken stock and bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Add the rest of cilantro. Stir in the tomatillo mixture and let simmer until the pork is tender and the mixture has reduced a bit, about an hour and a half. Season with lime wedges. Take 2 tablespoons of masa mixture, press into palm of hand, to flatten. Place a tablespoon of filling mixture into center and fold masa paste around to cover and seal. Place inside two overlapping corn husks, roll up to cover and fold in edges to cover tamale completely. Place tamales in steamer, seam side down and steam for 30 minutes. If you do not have a steamer, add water to pasta pot, enough to boil but not touching the bottom of the pasta insert. TIPS: You could also braise chicken, shrimp or beef in this braising liquid. You can find cornhusks at a Latin grocery store. Be sure to soak them for about an hour before using. The tamales freeze really well, so you can enjoy the leftovers another day.

Afner Tepayotl
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These tamales were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it! The flavor was amazing and they were a big hit at my party.


Amie Browne
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I've made these tamales several times now and they are always a hit! They are easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love the flavor of the green chile pork filling.


sachiya ff
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These tamales were easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought tamale masa mix to save time, and the results were still delicious. The filling was flavorful and the tamales were moist and tender.


Subash Thamee
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I made these tamales for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The filling was flavorful and the tamales were cooked perfectly.


Mohammad Rajab
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I'm not a fan of spicy food, but these tamales were not too spicy for me. The flavor was amazing and the tamales were cooked perfectly.


Faran Astifan
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These tamales were delicious! The filling was flavorful and the masa was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Learn & Govern
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I made these tamales for my family and they loved them! The filling was flavorful and the tamales were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Balam islam
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These tamales were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it! The flavor was amazing and they were a big hit at my party.


Nannu vilen
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I've made these tamales several times now and they are always a hit! They are easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love the flavor of the green chile pork filling.


Gaming THR
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I made these tamales for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The filling was flavorful and the tamales were cooked perfectly.


Ghulam Imaan
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These tamales were easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought tamale masa mix to save time, and the results were still delicious. The filling was flavorful and the tamales were moist and tender.


Rachel Adikong
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I'm not usually a fan of tamales, but these were amazing! The masa was perfectly cooked and the filling was flavorful and tender. I will definitely be making these again.


Adrian Hailtoe
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These tamales were a hit at my Cinco de Mayo party! They were flavorful and moist, and the green chile pork filling was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.