Pork & Green Chile Tamales

Making classic Mexican tamales can be an all-day project. The Instant Pot cuts the timing in half—streamlining the process by cooking the meat quickly and in the same pot that steams the finished tamales.

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Ingredients

3/4 pound pork shoulder (boneless, cut into 4-inch cubes)

kosher salt

pepper (freshly ground)

2 tablespoons canola oil

1 yellow onion (diced)

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 cup chicken broth

4 ounces green chiles (diced)

1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves (finely chopped)

4 cups corn masa mix (masa harina for tamales)

2 teaspoons salt

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

4 cups Water

2/3 cup solid vegetable shortening (melted)

16 large corn husks (soakedwater to cover for 1 hour)


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