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Red Chile and Pork Tamale Filling Recipe

Red Chile and Pork Tamale Filling Recipe

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Ingredients:

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6 oz dried ancho chiles
4 cups boiling water
2 tsp dried mexican oregano
3 garlic cloves, peeled
2 cups water or 2 cups chicken stock
2 tbsp lard or 2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 1/2 tbsp flour
1 tsp salt
4 cups pork, shredded

Directions:

Heat a griddle or heavy skillet over medium-high heat until a drop of water sizzles on contact.
Meanwhile, remove stems and seeds from chiles while rinsing under cold running water.
Place them on the griddle and toast, 3 or 4 at a time, just until the aroma is released, 30 to 60 seconds. Be careful not to burn them.
Place the chiles in a bowl and cover with the boiling water. Let soak until softened, about 10 minutes.
Drain the chiles and discard the liquid.
Place chiles, oregano, 2 garlic cloves and the water or stock in blender and process to a smooth puree. Add more water or stock if it is too thick.
Work puree through a medium-mesh sieve into a bowl.
Discard any solids that remain.
Pour in a little more liquid to help rinse the sauce through the sieve.
In heavy, medium-size saucepan, heat lard or oil over medium-high heat until rippling.
Add remaining garlic and brown in the hot fat, pressing down with the back of a cooking spoon to release flavor.
Remove and discard garlic.
Add flour, stirring constantly until golden.
Add strained chile puree and salt to the pan and reduce the heat to low.
It will splatter, so be careful.
Cook over low heat, stirring often, until the raw taste is gone and the flavor of the chiles has mellowed, about 10 minutes.
Reserve 1/2 cup of chile to mix with masa dough.
Mix shredded pork into remaining mixture. Makes enough filling for 45 to 50 tamales.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	3250.96 Kcal (13611 kJ)
Calories from fat	2939.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	326.64g	503%
Cholesterol	352.86mg	118%
Sodium	1587.26mg	66%
Potassium	1620.41mg	34%
Total Carbs	57.77g	19%
Sugars	6.16g	25%
Dietary Fiber	13.45g	54%
Protein	49.91g	100%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	2%
Vitamin A	24.3mg	810%
Iron	0.9mg	5%
Calcium	182.9mg	18%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	249.76 Kcal (1046 kJ)
Calories from fat	225.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.09g	503%
Cholesterol	27.11mg	118%
Sodium	121.94mg	66%
Potassium	124.49mg	34%
Total Carbs	4.44g	19%
Sugars	0.47g	25%
Dietary Fiber	1.03g	54%
Protein	3.83g	100%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	2%
Vitamin A	1.9mg	810%
Iron	0.1mg	5%
Calcium	14.1mg	18%

* 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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