INGREDIENTS
1 1/4
lbs boneless pork loin or shoulder (you may substitute chicken or beef)
1 1/2 oz
chile pasilla or California pods
1/8 cup
cooking oil (corn)
3/4 cup
water
1 tbsp
salt, divided
1
onion, peeled
4 cloves
garlic, peeled
16
corn husks
2 1/2
lbs prepared masa (see recipe below)
2 cups
Maseca for tamales (it’s important to use masa that is specifically marked for tamales)
2 cups
lukewarm broth (from simmering the filling) or water
1 tsp
baking powder
1/2 tsp
salt
2/3 cup
lard or vegetable shortening