Mike's Deer Tamales Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 lbs deer , burger
6 ancho chilies, stems and seeds removed
3 -4 canned chipotle peppers in adobo seasoning (or to taste)
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp chili powder
3 tbsp.bacon drippings (unless using bacon burger)
1 tsp sugar
2 tbsp tomato paste
4 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups water
salt
6 cups masa harina
1 lb lard
1 1/2 tsp salt
3 tsp baking powder
6 cups warm chicken broth
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp chili powder
1 (16 oz) package corn husks , soaked in water for 2 hrs

Directions:

1:in large skillet or dutch oven,brown venison in bacon drippings.Add sugar,garlic,tomatoe paste and spices.
2:meanwhile soak ancho chiles in boiling water until soft.Add chipotle peppers.
Put anchos and chipotles with a small amount of reserved soaking liquid in food processor or blender and puree.
3:Add pureed chiles and 6 cups water to meat mixture.
4:cook until reduced by half.
5:puree meat until smooth.Cook until all water is evaporated.Let meat cool.
6:In large bowl beat lard with electric mixer until fluffy.
7:In seperate bowl mix tamale mix with salt and baking powder.Add warm chicken broth and stir to combine.(Hands on works best).
8:Add tamale mix to lard in batches and beat on high speed in between.Beat until spoonfull of mixture floats in glass of water.
To assemble:.
1:Spread dough on corn husk and fill with about 1 tbs. of meat along middle line of dough.Roll husk to enclose filling inside dough.Fold and tie small end to seal.
To cook:.
1:Place tamales on folded end in steamer.Tie bundles of 6 with twine to hold together.Steam for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
ENJOY .

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1699.75 Kcal (7117 kJ)
Calories from fat	1101.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	122.42g	188%
Cholesterol	300.49mg	100%
Sodium	3333.28mg	139%
Potassium	1881.97mg	40%
Total Carbs	79.65g	27%
Sugars	2.07g	8%
Dietary Fiber	12.52g	50%
Protein	64.32g	129%
Vitamin C	29.8mg	50%
Iron	9.4mg	52%
Calcium	413.6mg	41%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	118.62 Kcal (497 kJ)
Calories from fat	76.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.54g	188%
Cholesterol	20.97mg	100%
Sodium	232.63mg	139%
Potassium	131.34mg	40%
Total Carbs	5.56g	27%
Sugars	0.14g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.87g	50%
Protein	4.49g	129%
Vitamin C	2.1mg	50%
Iron	0.7mg	52%
Calcium	28.9mg	41%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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