Pork for Tamales

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jun 18, 2009

This was ok on it's own, but true Mexican tamale meat has a few more ingredients in it. I used this basic recipe but added 3cl. garlic, cumin, oregano, chile colorado, and I used chicken broth instead of water. It was pretty good, but next time I'll throw in a chipotle chile with mole for a little smokey flavor. This is a great basic recipe to build upon!

—Donna

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jul 22, 2005

Nothing special.

—SHELLYHELM

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10 Ratings

Jan 31, 2004

I cooked this for use with tamales, but my children were so enticed by the smell, they kept eating it and wouldn't leave it alone! They just LOVED it, plain.

—Avon Lady Lisa

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Dec 26, 2003

This recipe is as close as you can get to authentic...without flying to San Antonio. The recipe works very well with beef.

—SPAK

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Dec 22, 2003

This tastes really good. I preferred the pork to beef in tamales when I made both.

—JAKKPETERS

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Apr 19, 2008

What a great recipe! This is easy to make and good in corn or flour tortillas with a little hot sauce. My family loved it!

—michellereno

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Apr 24, 2009

Very nice, very simple. Just ate it in wraps with mesclun and tomatoes. I cut up the onion, not even realizing the recipe didn't call for chopped onion. Will leave the onion in one piece next time!

—Kali Durga

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Nutrition

Calories
32 kcal
2%

Carbohydrates
0.7 g
< 1%

Cholesterol
10 mg
3%

Fat
1.7 g
3%

Fiber
0.2 g
< 1%

Protein
3.4 g
7%

Sodium
15 mg
< 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Pork for Tamales

Serving Size: 1/16 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 16
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 32
** Calories from Fat: 15

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 1.7g 3 %
** Saturated Fat 0.6g 3 %
** Cholesterol 10mg 3 %
** Sodium 15mg < 1 %
** Potassium 56mg 2 %
** Total Carbohydrates 0.7g < 1 %
** Dietary Fiber 0.2g < 1 %
** Protein 3.4g 7 %
** Sugars 0.2g
** Vitamin A < 1 %
** Vitamin C < 1 %
** Calcium < 1 %
** Iron 3 %
** Thiamin 11 %
** Niacin 11 %
** Vitamin B6 5 %
** Magnesium 2 %
** Folate < 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.