Most tamales are ready after steaming 45 minutes to an hour, but recipes vary. They are ready when the wrapper peels off easily and the dough looks firm. Tamales go in the steamer vertically.

After 30 minutes drain the water completely. Husk are ready to begin tamale preparation. To prepare the corn husk strings holding one husk in your hand from the top of the husk pull off a 1/8 ...