Sausage Tamale Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tamale Dough
Sausage Filling
Assembly
Method
Tamale Dough Preparation
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine masa harina, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well mixed.
- 2
Add Shortening
Add the vegetable shortening to the dry ingredients and mix with your hands or a pastry cutter until crumbly.
- 3
Incorporate Broth
Gradually add chicken broth to the mixture, stirring until a smooth dough forms. The dough should be moist but not sticky.
Sausage Filling Preparation
- 4
Cook Sausage
In a skillet over medium heat, add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks.
- 5
Add Vegetables
Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 6
Season Filling
Stir in cumin, chili powder, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and mix in chopped cilantro.
Assembly and Cooking
- 7
Prepare Corn Husks
Drain the soaked corn husks and lay them flat on a clean surface.
- 8
Fill Tamales
Spread about 2-3 tablespoons of tamale dough onto the center of each corn husk. Add a spoonful of the sausage filling on top of the dough.
- 9
Wrap Tamales
Fold the sides of the corn husk over the filling, then fold the bottom up to secure the filling inside. Repeat with all husks.
- 10
Steam Tamales
Arrange the tamales upright in a steamer basket. Cover and steam for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the masa pulls away from the husk easily.
- 11
Serve
Let the tamales cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm, with your favorite salsa or toppings.