pork for tamales
Recipes
Pork
Pork for Tamales
Tender, shredded pork cooked with chilies, garlic, and spices. Used as a flavorful filling for traditional tamales — rich, savory, and perfect for making in large batches for holidays or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork butt roast
- 2 1/2 cups water 1/2 onion
- 1 clove garlic, peeled 1 bay leaf
- salt to taste
- 8 black peppercorns
- 1 dried red chile pepper
Directions
- Trim fat from pork butt. Cut into chunks and place in a large saucepan. Add water, onion, garlic, bay leaf, salt, peppercorns and chile pepper. Bring to a boil; skim foam from surface. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour.
- Drain broth, let meat cool and shred with a fork. Refrigerate overnight if desired.
