MIKE'S DEER TAMALES
the best deer tamales i've eaten. quite a bit of work but believe me it's well worth it. I use deer bacon burger with green onion and cheese processed at a deer processer close by. regular deer burger can also be used.
Provided by mrmacmuddy
Categories Deer
Time 4h30m
Yield 36-48 tamales
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- 1:in large skillet or dutch oven,brown venison in bacon drippings.Add sugar,garlic,tomatoe paste and spices.
- 2:meanwhile soak ancho chiles in boiling water until soft.Add chipotle peppers.
- put anchos and chipotles with a small amount of reserved soaking liquid in food processor or blender and puree.
- 3:Add pureed chiles and 6 cups water to meat mixture.
- 4:cook until reduced by half.
- 5:puree meat until smooth.Cook until all water is evaporated.Let meat cool.
- 6:In large bowl beat lard with electric mixer until fluffy.
- 7:In seperate bowl mix tamale mix with salt and baking powder.Add warm chicken broth and stir to combine.(Hands on works best).
- 8:Add tamale mix to lard in batches and beat on high speed in between.Beat until spoonfull of mixture floats in glass of water.
- To assemble:.
- 1:Spread dough on corn husk and fill with about 1 tbs. of meat along middle line of dough.Roll husk to enclose filling inside dough.Fold and tie small end to seal.
- To cook:.
- 1:Place tamales on folded end in steamer.Tie bundles of 6 with twine to hold together.Steam for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
- "ENJOY".
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Jeff Gideon
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great! It's a family favorite.
Bhakta bdr Shahi
[email protected]These tamales were just okay. I've had better.
Ambia Akter
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of tamales, but these were actually really good! I would definitely make them again.
Eliebadra Eliebadra
[email protected]I made these tamales for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
little boy
[email protected]These tamales were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it! They were so flavorful and delicious.
Favour Titi
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my tamales didn't turn out well. They were too mushy.
Malik Mehrab
[email protected]The tamales were a little dry, but the sauce was amazing!
Rihanna Burke
[email protected]These tamales were easy to make and so delicious! I will definitely be making them again.
ranaamir ranaamir
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the tamales turned out great! They were a hit with my family and friends.
Abdulbasit Farooqi
[email protected]This recipe was absolutely delicious! The tamales were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.