Here's what an expert advises regarding the best cut of pork to use when making pork tamales -- and the best way to prepare it for optimal flavor.

I enjoyed the recent story about the “tamale tías” in Albuquerque who make and sell thousands of Mexican-style tamales for ...

"Tamales have been a cherished ... tamal filling you like." Here's her recipe. 2. Grease a large baking dish with oil. Spread half of the tamal dough or masa in a single layer over the bottom ...

Tamales are a staple of Mexican and other Latin American food cultures, stretching back to Indigenous Mesoamerican peoples. They’re composed of a dough-like masa that is spread across a soaked ...

Growing up as a first-generation Mexican American ... the ingredients you need for this recipe, which is why I incorporate masa harina. There are differences between masa harina for tortillas and masa ...

Keep in mind that while tamales can be eaten throughout the year, Christmastime has become popular for this traditional Mexican dish primarily made with masa, a dough made from ground corn.

Beans, shredded chicken, ground beef, veggies, and cheese all make great masa ... traditional route and opt for simple but flavor-packed ingredients commonly used in Mexican cuisine. Pork tamales ...