Pork Tamales in Banana Leaves (Tamales Con Puerco) Recipe

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Pork Tamales in Banana Leaves (Tamales Con Puerco)
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  1. Place pork, the 3 cups water, onion halves and 1 clove of the garlic in medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer, partially covered, until pork is fork-tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain pork, reserving 1 1/2 cups broth.
  2. Place tomatillos and boiling water to cover in medium saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until fork tender, 8 to 10 minutes; drain. Place tomatillos, chiles, 2 small lettuce leaves, cilantro, chopped onion and remaining clove garlic in blender container; process until smooth.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons lard or vegetable shortening in 4-quart saucepan over medium heat until hot; add tomatillo mixture. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in pork; simmer, stirring occasionally, until pork is very tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
  4. Mix Masa Harina, salt and baking powder in medium bowl. Beat remaining 5 1/2 tablespoons lard in large mixer bowl until light and fluffy, 5 to 10 minutes. Beat in masa mixture, 1/4 cup at a time; beat until thoroughly blended. Heat reserved pork broth jut until warm; gradually beat into masa mixture to form soft, moist dough.
  5. Rinse banana leaves well; using scissors, cut out an discard center rib. Cut leaf halves crosswise into 24 (8-inch) squares. Set stove burner at medium heat. Pass each leaf square quickly across burner a few times until pliable; do not overheat or it will become brittle. Cut remaining 8 small lettuce leaves crosswise into halves.
  6. Spread about 2 tablespoons dough into a 3-inch square on center of 1 banana leaf piece. Top with about 2 tablespoons pork mixture; cover with 1/2 lettuce leaf. Fold sides, then ends of banana leaf over filling to enclose. Repeat to make 16 tamales.
  7. Line large steamer basket with remaining 8 banana leaf squares. Stack tamales sin basket, folded sides down; cover with kitchen towel. Place steamer basket over 3 to 4 inches boiling water; cover with lid. Adjust heat to maintain gentle boil; steam tamales until dough is cooked through, about 1 hour.
  8. Transfer to serving bowl lined with large lettuce leaves; garnish with tomato wedges. Serve hot.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 3650.84 Kcal (15285 kJ)
Calories from fat 1070.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 119g 183%
Cholesterol 363.3mg 121%
Sodium 5594.59mg 233%
Potassium 21707.83mg 462%
Total Carbs 447.79g 149%
Sugars 149.52g 598%
Dietary Fiber 167.18g 669%
Protein 192.75g 385%
Vitamin C 367.6mg 613%
Iron 72.5mg 403%
Calcium 2784.7mg 278%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 39.95 Kcal (167 kJ)
Calories from fat 11.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.3g 183%
Cholesterol 3.98mg 121%
Sodium 61.22mg 233%
Potassium 237.55mg 462%
Total Carbs 4.9g 149%
Sugars 1.64g 598%
Dietary Fiber 1.83g 669%
Protein 2.11g 385%
Vitamin C 4mg 613%
Iron 0.8mg 403%
Calcium 30.5mg 278%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 82.1
    Points
  • 83
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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